SEYMOUR, CT: Richard C. Witzmann, Sr., age 83 of Seymour, formerly of Ansonia entered into peaceful rest December 28, 2013 at the CT Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Ann (Fatula) Witzmann. Mr. Witzmann was born April 15, 1930 in Ansonia, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Maloney) Witzmann. He was a communicant of ST. Augustine Church; he was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft, and also from Uniroyal Shoe Division. He formerly operated Witzmann Brothers Appliances in Ansonia as well. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing, and watching black and white movies, especially Westerns.

In addition to his wife, Richard leaves his loving family including a daughter, Patricia Finke of Oakville, a son, Richard Witzmann Jr. of Seymour, a brother, Edward Witzmann (Patricia) of Seymour, his sister, Margaret Dean (Donald) of Lake Worth, FL, grandchildren, Michael Finke (Stacey), Marissa Stafford (John) and Melanie Finke (fiancé' Jeffrey Guerrera), his great granddaughter, Kaylee Finke, a brother-in-law Sebastian "Yonno" Didato and several nieces and nephews. His son-in-law Douglas Finke, brothers, John Jr. "Jackie", Joseph, and William, and sisters Elizabeth "Betty" Didato and Mary Grassi predeceased him.

Calling Hours are Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St., Seymour. Funeral services are Friday at 10:45 a.m. from the funeral home, to St. Augustine Church, 35 Washington Ave., Seymour where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the family's convenience in St. Augustine Cemetery. Memorial Gifts may be sent to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. For directions or to share a memory go to www.hullfh.com

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