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James Gertsch Obituary
James Edward "Jim" Gertsch, 59, of New Haven, passed away on June 6, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer at CT Hospice in Branford. He was born on February 24, 1960 to Charles and Ruth Goodrich Gertsch of Guilford. Jim graduated from Branford H.S. before joining the US Army, where he spent time stationed in Germany. He was a talented mechanic, having worked for local garages, and greatly enjoyed NASCAR.
Besides his parents, Jim will be greatly missed by his sister, Debbie (Frank) Reilly of East Haven; his brother, John (Elizabeth) Gertsch of Salisbury, MD; a niece, Stephanie Gertsch, and a nephew, Russell Gertsch. Private arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Contributions in Jim's memory may be sent to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. To send a condolence to his family, please see obituary at:
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Marilyn Berliner
October 12, 2019
RIP Jimmy. Your battle is over now
Steve Russo jr
June 16, 2019
To the gertsch familiy sorry to hear about jimmy passing, spent a lot of time working on race cars with jimmy the memories will always be there
Ruth Gertsch
June 15, 2019
Mom and dad
Scott Gell
June 15, 2019
So sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. Although we've haven't seen each other for many, many years, the memories, I have of the time that we spent together in school and after school are the best times of our lives...
My sincere sympathy to the entire Gertsch family.
June 15, 2019
To the family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this time.
Lise,Arm Couture
June 15, 2019
Deb & Frank
Our deepest condolences
To you and your family
Much love
Lise Arm
Nic, Gretchen
Danielle,Ryan & little guy
Kathy and Jim Savage
June 15, 2019
Dear Ruth and Chuck,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. We know from our own experience how hard it is. Sending prayers to you and your family. May your son Rest In Peace. Jim and Kathy Savage
June 14, 2019
Gertsch Family, Eric and I are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. We have so many fond memories of our times spent with him. May he Rest In Peace. Love Eric and Debbie Burns
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