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David DeWitt Obituary
Mr. DeWitt was born August 19, 1931 in Stamford, CT, son of the late Fred Lynn DeWitt and Laura (Vonderleith) Mancusi. He was a commercial real estate property manager. He has resided in Southbury for 7 years, previously living in Huntington, CT and had lived in Norwalk, CT for over 30 years, where he and his late wife had raised their family. He was an enthusiast of all forms of auto racing. In his later years, he enjoyed his garden. Mr. DeWitt also enjoyed being with his family, especially at holidays and family gatherings. He was a member of the South Britain Congregational Church and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by four children, David L. DeWitt of Rochester, NY, Denise L. Drake and her partner Peg Drenckhahn of Norwalk, Gary Peter DeWitt and his wife AnnMarie of Southbury and Christopher J. DeWitt of Southbury, as well as a brother Ronnie DeWitt of Spring Hill, FL and sister in-law Joan Paspalis and her husband Peter, along with 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the South Britain Congregational Church, E. Flat Hill Rd. (693 South Britain Rd.), Southbury. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 3-7p.m. at the Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main St. North. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to South Britain Congregational Church. Online condolences may be made through www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joseph Ragonese
October 29, 2010
Dear Dewitt family
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a really good man. I learned a lot from him. I used to work with your dad at FD Rich then Equity Office in Stamford. We had had a lot of fun together. He will be surly missed. My prayers are with you all!
Diane Simso
October 20, 2010
Dear Denise and family, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of you father. I remember babysitting for your family when you were kids. Diane & Andrew Simso & Eleanor Matthews (Sebastian, Fl.)
October 20, 2010
Gary and Family, Ray and I are very sorry for the loss of your Dad our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
With our most deepest sympathy
Ray,Jenny,Harley Koziak
Marie luczkowski
October 20, 2010
Dear Denise and Family:
So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With my deepest sympathy.
Marie Luczkowski
Barbara Barry
October 19, 2010
Gary,Denise,Chirs,David
All of you are in our prayer's .We were so happy to see Dave and Gary on their visit to Fl last Feb.Dave was having such a good time seeing all of his old friends. He was a wonderful man and such a good neighbor.He will be missed by all who knew him.
Barbara,Tom Jr.,Robin,Scott
October 19, 2010
Denise & Family: My deepest heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Dad. The rememberances will last forever. Terry Kolenda
Camille Giblin
October 19, 2010
Denise and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
diane ivan/alweil
October 19, 2010
denise & dewitt family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dear father.my mother lillian thought so much of him and your dear mother barbara also. i know lillian is there in heaven to greet them both.although i did not know your dad, mom told me what a wonderful man, father & husband he was. diane & bernie alweil
Marilyn Rowe
October 19, 2010
Denise,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard it is to lose your father. If there is anything I can do to help you, please don't hesitate to ask. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sympathy,
Marilyn
Pat Williams
October 19, 2010
Denise,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. The loss of someone you love is so devastating but time will heal. My thoughts are with you.
My deepest regrets,
Ann Adams
October 18, 2010
Denise,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. When I lost my father, there was a hole in my heart that cannot ever be filled. Think of the good times you have all shared. Keep him forever in your heart as you are in his.
Sincerely,
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