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Richard Frenz Obituary
Richard L. Frenz, 89, died on February 14, 2025, at Greenwich Hospital. He was born on November 9, 1935, in Port Chester, NY, at the United Hospital. The cause of death was tonsillar cancer. He was the son of William Frenz and Marcella Ryan Frenz.
Richard graduated from Byram School and Greenwich High School in 1954. He served in the US Army, for 2 years in Germany, and became a Service Technician for the Greenwich Gas Company for his entire career.
He married Lee Ann Martello on October 21, 1961, at the Holy Rosary Church in Port Chester, NY, on October 21, 1961, and remained happily married for 66 years, making their home in Greenwich, CT.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his older brother, William D. Frenz, and his nephew, Gary R. Frenz. Surviving family members are his wife, Lee Ann Martello Frenz, his sister, Shirley R. Frenz, his nephew, William D. Frenz, Jr. and wife Natalie Francis Frenz and his great-niece, Allison Dorothea Frenz.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Road #3, Greenwich, CT. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook.
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Marie Romaniello
February 22, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to Lee and family. Rich was a kind man who fought the good battle and will be dearly missed. Lee, may you cherish the memories and blessings of your long marriage. Love & Peace
Harry Catanzaro
February 19, 2025
Lee,
Sad to read of Richie's passing. A great friend, co-worker and mentor. Many good times and laughs together. R.I.P.
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