Stephen J. Fletcher
June 7, 1949 ~ September 13, 2021
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Hamden, CT
Stephen J. Fletcher, age 72, lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on June 7, 1949, he was a son of the late Frederick W. Fletcher and Florence (McDermott) Fletcher and brother of the late Fred and Dennis Fletcher. Stephen was a US Army Veteran of Desert Storm. He was a security guard for many years and was lastly employed at Total Communications as a marketing manager. Stephen is survived by his sister-in-law Carol Fletcher of Georgia; his niece Jennifer Wilson of North Carolina; nephew Michael Fletcher of Georgia; grandniece Lily Wilson; grandnephews Stephen Wilson and Gavin Dowey; and cousins Rich Olewnik and Shirley Dwyer. Stephen enjoyed fishing, hunting, Nascar, football and always watching UCONN Women’s teams. Stephen was a member of the American Legion Post 88 for many years.
Friends may attend his Graveside Prayer Service with Military Honors on Saturday, Sept. 18th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 3110 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Arrangements are in care of BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, Hamden. Contributions on Stephen’s memory may be made to Grace & St. Peter’s Church (Dinner for a Dollar Program), 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.
I had the pleasure of serving with Steve in the U S Army Reserve 729th Railway Operating Battalion through the 1205th Railway Services Unit. My condolences to his family and friends.
I had the pleasure of serving with Steve in Army Reserve units starting with the 729th Railway Battalion where he helped “show me the ropes.” I have fond memories of our times down at Ft Eustis VA back in the 1970s. My condolences to his family and friends.
My sympathy to the Fletcher family. I had the honor and pleasure to serve with Steve from 72-75. He proved time again to be a valuable soldier I could always rely on. And his hunting skills were always better than mine. Rest in eternal peace my friend.
Tom Bednarczyk, CPT
CO, Co C, 729th
I was very saddened by the news of Stephen’s passing. Although I didn’t know Stephen well, I know him as Fred’s kid brother. I also learned while reading his obituary that Fred had passed 4 year’s ago. My condolences to the Fletcher family 🙏 It is sad to see friends from your past leave this world. Rest In Peace Stephen 🙏
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Lose track of friends in the military, I served with Steve in the 1205th and thru Desert Storm. My condolences to all your family, I know you will be missed. One more toast to you my friend, let’s head down to the “Buck a Beer” and toast a cold one to friendship and the 1205th