Jeffrey J. Schulze

Jeffrey John Schulze, 53, of New Milford, CT passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 25, 2013 at his home. Born in Danbury on June 3, 1959, Jeff was a son of the late William J. Sr and Helen Blonski Schulze.

He was a 1977 graduate of Brookfield High School and was the star Center of their football team all four years. He was an area resident his entire life. Jeff moved to New Milford from Brookfield 7 years ago. He was a self-employed carpenter who also enjoyed vegetable gardening and fishing. Jeff was an avid Giants and Yankees fan and lover of animals; he will be sorely missed by his beloved black lab “Charley”.

Survivors include his brother, William J. Schulze, Jr. of Brookfield. His sisters, Pamela Smart of New Milford and Cynthia Craft and her husband, Christopher, of Brookfield. His nieces and nephew: Cristin Craft, Kimberly McDermott and her husband, Richard, William Schulze and his wife, Stephanie. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, where Prayer Service will be conducted at the funeral home at 2:30 pm.