George F. Gutmann Sr.

George F. Gutmann, Sr.
George F. Gutmann, Sr., age 94, of Shelton entered into rest on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was the beloved husband of 53 years of the late Joan A. (Craig) Gutmann. George was born in Shelton on October 10, 1931, son of the late Fred and Margaret (Sheehy) Gutmann, and was a lifelong Shelton resident. He started his career with Edwards Manufacturing and also worked for Seymour Products before he founded G&R Manufacturing in 1972. George was always very involved in the community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Margaret Mary's Men's Club, and Highland Country Club. He was involved in Shelton Baseball and served as President of the South Little League. George also was active in the Democratic Party in Shelton and served as Chairman of the Board of Education. He was an avid golfer and bowler, setback card player, a world traveler and numerous trips to the casino where he enjoyed playing black jack and craps. A mentor to many, George was most devoted to his family. He loved family gatherings and celebrations where happy memories were made and never to be forgotten. Nothing made him happier. He is the beloved father of George Gutmann, Jr., Patricia Gutmann and husband Stephen Choszczyk, William Gutmann and wife Linda, Laura Manion and husband Andrew Vincent, Karl Gutmann and wife Jennifer, David Gutmann and wife Kelly, and Karen Gutmann. He leaves twelve cherished grandchildren, William (Megan), Christine, Heather, Daniel, Samantha, Allison, Matthew (Christina), Nicole (Sam), Kaitlyn (Tyler), Alexis, Jacob, and Monica, three great-grandchildren, Keira, Audrey, and Madeline, and many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by two brothers, Richard Gutmann and Frederick Gutmann, Jr., and two sisters, Marguerite Martin and Carol Cain. Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday his procession will leave the parlor at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Peters Cemetery in Derby. At the request of the family, memorial contributions are encouraged to Autism Families Connecticut, P.O. Box 370162, West Hartford, CT 06137 or www.autismfamiliesct.org. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.