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Richard Paul Linnartz, 78, devoted husband of Lynne Linnartz, passed away Sunday, July 13th, 2025 at the Norwalk Hospital.
Born October 23, 1946, in Norwalk, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Paul Linnartz and Dorothy Wittig Linnartz. Mr. Linnartz graduated from Brien McMahon High School in 1964 and The University of Connecticut in 1968. A licensed lifetime member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Mr. Linnartz was a Partner at Albertson, Sharp, and Ewing before his tenure as Principal City Engineer of Norwalk from 1996-2014.
Throughout his life Mr. Linnartz served in many leadership roles as a proud member of Grace and St. Paul's Episcopal Churches. In his spare time he was an avid sailor and boater, a voracious reader, and a lover of nature and of science.
He is survived by daughter Stacey Linnartz and her husband, Jeremy Rishe, of Brooklyn, NYC; sister Sue Breault of North Carolina; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jack and Frances Williams of Norwalk. He is also survived by his nephew Jason; his nieces Lisa, Carol, Samantha, and Rachel; 5 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew.
Friends may call Sunday, July 20th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. The Episcopal Christian Burial service will be celebrated on Monday, July 21st, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul's On the Green Church, 60 East Avenue, Norwalk. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Norwalk.
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Joan Frankel
Yesterday
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sending you
Marc Grenier
July 19, 2025
Such a wonderful man. My condolences to the Linnartz family.
Jim Fulton
July 18, 2025
Dick Linnartz was an angel sent to earth by God to communicate to us that God exists. Men don't come better than Dick. He will be remembered with gratitude and sorely missed by those of us he leaves behind.
Dori Wilson
July 18, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Dick's family. As a former City Hall employee I share in prior sentiments about what a generous, knowledgeable and welcoming person he was. I will miss his presence.
Dori Wilson
Alex Knopp
July 18, 2025
Dick was a valued member of the Public Works Department second to none and performed terrific public service for Norwalk. As Mayor, I appointed Dick as the Acting Director of the DPW when a vacancy occurred and offered him the position on a permanent basis but he declined. I always valued his advice because his professional judgement was always well-informed and prudent. I join his family in celebrating Dick's outstanding professional career.
Linda and Richard Pape
July 18, 2025
Dear friend, Lynne...
Our most heartfelt condolences go out to you, Stacey, Jeremy and your family on Dick´s passing.
Praying for your comfort and peace during this sorrowful time.
Treasure all the loving memories of your tender years together. Your special love will always be with you in stories and in your quiet moments.
Sending you much love and strength as you grieve your deep loss.
May Dick forever Rest in Peace in God´s care.
Ken Lametta
July 17, 2025
Mr Linnartz,
May you rest in peace. I miss to this day your presence at city hall. Your sense of fair play, ability to find common ground in any situation was incredible. You always started every conversation with a smile and answered any questions with a positive tone. You were one of a kind and I enjoyed dealing with you always.
Mrs. Linnartz and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr Linnartz, he was well respected by many including myself.
Absolute Gentleman.
Ken Lametta
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