Frederick Buchholz

March 20, 1924 - December 10, 2012

Frederick Andrew Buchholz Sr., age 88 of Seymour, beloved husband of Eunice Moran Buchholz, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 10, 2012 at Griffin Hospital. Born in Shelton on March 20, 1924 the son of the late Andrew and Paula Guttau Buchholz. Frederick was a communicant of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Oxford. He was a retired machinist with Farrell Birmingham Corp. of Ansonia and then worked for Sikorsky Aircraft. He retired after 30 years as a truck driver having worked for Perkins Trucking of West Haven. Frederick was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 443. He was an avid gardener and stamp collector. He moved from Shelton to Seymour fifty years ago. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. In addition to his beloved wife Eunice his loving family includes four caring sons Frederick A. Buchholz Jr. ( Lorraine) of Gilmantin,NH, Robert Buchholz of Keene, NH, Christopher Buchholz ( Catherine) of Glastonbury, CT.,and Michael Buchholz( Judy )of Naugatuck, two loving daughters Nancy Marsden (Timothy) of Huntingtown, MD, and Paulette Buchholz( Brian Highhouse) of Meriden, NH, nine loving grandchildren and seven cherished great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Irma Yoxall. Services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in Frederick's memory to The Immanuel Lutheran Church, 25 Great Hill Rd., Oxford,CT 06478 or The American Cancer Society (New England Division) 38 Richards Ave. Norwalk,CT 06854.