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Bruce Baratz Obituary

Old Lyme - Bruce David Baratz, of Old Lyme, passed away in Middletown Feb. 26, 2024. He was born in New London, Nov. 8, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Frances (Sears) Baratz.

Bruce was a graduate from Mitchell College in New London. He founded Baratz Realty which owned and operated commercial and residential real estate in addition to providing real estate brokerage services for the purchase and sale of residential properties. Bruce was active in the New London Rotary Club and various conservation efforts in Old Lyme.

Bruce is survived by his brothers, Robert Baratz (Robin) of Newton, Mass., and James Baratz (Donna Zaremba) of Boston, Mass.; nieces and nephews, Joshua Baratz (Maureen McMahon), Beth Gowers (Ryan), Adam Baratz (Maggie) and Benjamin Baratz (Lauretta); and grandnephews and grandnieces: Zev Baratz, Mia Gowers, Harper Baratz and Julia Baratz.

Private services will be held with family members. Memorial contributions in Bruce's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489-1058. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Day on Mar. 5, 2024.

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Mitchell College Alumni Office

March 12, 2024

With condolences to the Baratz family from the Mitchell College Alumni Office.

john wells

March 9, 2024

Graduated with "Bunky" from NLHS in '61. He was always good for a laugh and friendship.

Nancy Cole

March 8, 2024

So very sorry to hear about Bruce. He was one-of-a-kind. He loved New London and always had a new idea brewing of how to put us on the map. I will miss him.

Warm thoughts and prayers to his family.

Best,
Nancy Cole

Margo Neistat

March 5, 2024

My genuine condolences to Bruce´s family; James and I attended school together.

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