Robert William Fritsch

Robert William Fritsch, 93, of Marlborough, husband of the late Leahbeth (Harvey) Fritsch died Sunday, January 23rd at a local convalescent home. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Peter L. and Beatrice L. (Hartung) Fritsch and lived in Wethersfield, Florida and Marlborough. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a purchasing agent at Fritsch Machine Co. He is survived by two sons, Robert W. Fritsch, II and his wife Janie of Dexter, ME and Stephen H. Fritsch and his wife Linda of Darien, his daughter, Lindalee F. Favry and her husband Donald of Marlborough, his grandchildren, Katherine Treat and her husband Michael, Jennifer Fritsch-Wasylkiw and husband Christopher, Michele Lampert and husband Jonathan, Melissa Abbotts and husband Glenn, Leahbeth Hentschel, Jason Fritsch, Shauna Fritsch and great grandchildren, Allison Treat, Emily Treat, Caitlyn Lampert, Melinda Lampert, Alexis Abbotts, Jessica Abbotts; two sisters-in-law, Harriet Fritsch and Marjorie “Midge” Harvey and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was predeceased by his two brothers, Richard T. Fritsch and Noel J. Fritsch, two sisters-in-law, Henrietta Fritsch and Marie Fritsch and a brother-in-law, Elton B. Harvey, Jr. A graveside service/celebration of life will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in Marlborough Cemetery, Marlborough. Memorial contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy, 55 High St., Suite 2, Middletown 06457 or the Marlborough Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 237, Marlborough 06447. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to his dear friend Jerry Cavanna and Marlborough Healthcare Center, especially Alice Wade and Sue Francks. The D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield is entrusted with the arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.