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Terry Ultsch Obituary
Terry Roy Ultsch, father, grandfather and husband, passed away on September 18, 2024 at his home.
He was born in New York City, NY to the late Ruth and Richard Ultsch.
He is survived by his wife Loretta; and five children, Terri, Ronald, David, Karen and Lori. He is also survived by a stepson James Culotta; five grandchildren; his brothers, Gordon Ultsch and Robert Miles; sister Laurie Erickson; and several ex
tended family. Terry was predeceased by his brother Larry Miles and step-daughter Diana Culotta.
A US Army veteran, he was a member of the Pawcatuck VFW Harley P. Chase Post, the Westerly Lodge of Elks BPOE #678 and the Pawcatuck Workingmen's
Club.
Dad enjoyed his life by spending time visiting his many friends and family. He also enjoyed drag racing, his Ford Mustang, fishing, and crabbing. He was especially proud of his large garden throughout the years. That's a beauty!
We will miss you dad.
Visiting hours will be held from 5pm-7pm on Thursday at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Family and friends are also invited to a Funeral Service at 11am on Friday in the funeral home. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at First Hopkinton Cemetery, Ashaway. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Sharon Eng Marsie
September 26, 2024
Loretta and Family,
Sincerest Condolences
Keith and Sharon Marsie
Rae Ann
September 25, 2024
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. And to the rest of the family, sorry for your loss.
Lauren
September 25, 2024
I will miss you, Uncle Terry. Thanks for being there for my dad, and for me when he died. I will never forget you.
Terri Saunders
September 24, 2024
Dad, I will miss our visits and phone calls.A lifetime of memories with you will get us all through this sad time. Love. Terri
Tony Lombardo
September 24, 2024
VFW 1265 Post, Pawcatuck,CT. Sends it sincere condolences to the family of the passing Brother in Arms.
Anthony D Lombardo, USAR,
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