Charles E. "Chuck" Gertsch, Jr.
January 13, 1940 ~ November 15, 2024
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Madison, CT
Charles E. “Chuck” Gertsch, Jr., 84, of Madison passed away on November 15, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on January 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Charles E. Gertsch, Sr. and Dorothy M. (Thiede) Gertsch. Chuck is survived by his wife, Ruth A. (Goodrich) Gertsch; his daughter, Debbie Reilly and her husband Frank of East Haven; his son, John Gertsch and his wife Elizabeth of Salisbury, Maryland; two grandchildren, Stephanie Gertsch and Russell Gertsch; sister, Dorothy Schlauch; and brothers, Edward, Paul, and William Gertsch. He was predeceased by his son, James Gertsch. Chuck was a retired truck driver for Stop & Shop Stores, where he worked for over 37 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and visiting many local racing tracks. Chuck would vacation and travel in his RV with his family whenever possible.
Friends may attend his Graveside Prayer Service with Military Honors on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Beaverdale Memorial Park-Section L, 90 Pine Rock Ave., New Haven. Arrangements are in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, Hamden. To send a condolence to his family, please see his obituary at: www.beecherandbennett.com.
Services
Graveside Service: November 21, 2024 11:00 am
Beaverdale Memorial Park
90 Pine Rock Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
203-387-6601
Debbie, Frank and family thinking of you. The loss of a Father is a hard one to deal with for they are the backbone of a family. My prayers are with you. love Peggy Cifarelli Arnone