Although we were not in contact over the years, recently we corresponded a couple of times through Classmates. I think of Walter as a very kind person.
Joel, your message informing us of Walter's death was moving. Sounds like you both were fortunate to have each other as a friend.
Walter Hotz, 83, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2016 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1951, UCONN in 1955, served 2 years in the US Armed Forces in Germany, worked for his father at Foot Form Shoes on Bedford Street and built and managed Courtland Gardens Nursing Home from 1964-1985 adding Courtland Gardens Residence in 1972. He was a Fellow of The American College of Healthcare Administrators, was involved with Meals On Wheels Stamford, the JCC, served as a Guardian Ad Litem for challenged youths and was most passionate about his involvement with Kayak For a Cause, paddling across Long Island Sound with his “pod” 5 times. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara (Sarner), his children Michael (Debbie), New Fairfield, CT and Susan Hotz (Jeffrey Corliss), Westport CT and his granddaughters Rebecca, Melanie and Emily Hotz. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Yetta Hotz, his sister, Lila (Hotz) Gold, brother-in-law, Bernard Gold and great-nephew, Benjamin Gold. Funeral Services will be held TODAY Thursday August 18, 2016 at 1:00pm at Congregation Agudath Sholom 301 Strawberry Hill Ave in Stamford. Burial to follow at Agudath Sholom Cemetery in Stamford. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Congregation Agudath Sholom or The Stamford Hospital Foundation in Walter’s name or to the organization of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com
Claudia Flecker (Bailey)
I am very sad to hear of of Walter's death.
Although we were not in contact over the years, recently we corresponded a couple of times through Classmates. I think of Walter as a very kind person.
Joel, your message informing us of Walter's death was moving. Sounds like you both were fortunate to have each other as a friend.
Sincerely,
Pat Bailey
Peter Telep
A long time friend from middle school....a great person who will be missed by all who knew him...Peter Telep
Joan Wienski (Jaworowski)
8/19
A life well lived who left the world better than he found it...
A profound loss to all who knew him...
Joan Jaworowki
Joel Freedman
Obituary of Walter Hotz
Walter Hotz, 83, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2016 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1951, UCONN in 1955, served 2 years in the US Armed Forces in Germany, worked for his father at Foot Form Shoes on Bedford Street and built and managed Courtland Gardens Nursing Home from 1964-1985 adding Courtland Gardens Residence in 1972. He was a Fellow of The American College of Healthcare Administrators, was involved with Meals On Wheels Stamford, the JCC, served as a Guardian Ad Litem for challenged youths and was most passionate about his involvement with Kayak For a Cause, paddling across Long Island Sound with his “pod” 5 times. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara (Sarner), his children Michael (Debbie), New Fairfield, CT and Susan Hotz (Jeffrey Corliss), Westport CT and his granddaughters Rebecca, Melanie and Emily Hotz. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Yetta Hotz, his sister, Lila (Hotz) Gold, brother-in-law, Bernard Gold and great-nephew, Benjamin Gold. Funeral Services will be held TODAY Thursday August 18, 2016 at 1:00pm at Congregation Agudath Sholom 301 Strawberry Hill Ave in Stamford. Burial to follow at Agudath Sholom Cemetery in Stamford. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Congregation Agudath Sholom or The Stamford Hospital Foundation in Walter’s name or to the organization of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com