John Edward Hirsch

John Edward Hirsch obituary, Winsted, CT

John Edward Hirsch

John Hirsch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chilson Funeral Chapel - Winsted on Dec. 26, 2025.
John Edward Hirsch, age 60, of Winsted passed away on Tuesday, December 23 rd, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on December 12, 1965 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota the son of John A. & LeeAnn (Gilmer) Hirsch.

John honorably served his Country in The National Guard.

He was the proprietor of John Hirsch Construction.

John was a member of The American Legion Post #407 in Winsted and a former member of The Winsted Fire Department.

He enjoyed fishing with his dad, hunting, cooking, collecting sports cards, playing darts and pool.

Survived by his wife: Kristine M. Hirsch; son: Joshua (Jessie)Hirsch; stepson: Austin Anderson; three grandsons: Johnathan, Jaceson and Jayden; a granddaughter: Jocelyn; his parents: John and LeeAnn Hirsch; a brother: Joel (Stacy) Hirsch; sisters: Anne Hirsch and Melanie Hirsch; mother-in-law: Carmen Williams; sister-in-law: Susan (Dennis) Berning; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Preceded in death by his father-in-law Richard Williams.

A Memorial service for John Hirsch will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted. Spring Inurnment Winsted Public Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 2 nd from 4-7 P.M. at The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted.

The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com

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