Obituary of Ret. Maj. Rick Fortmiller

Ret. Maj. Rick Fortmiller, Brookfield PD July 12, 1949 - June 23, 2008 Ret. Major Ralph "Rick" G. Fortmiller, Brookfield PD, age 58, of Hudson, Fla., formerly of the Brookfield. devoted husband of Linda (Gary) Fortmiller, died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Monday, June 23rd. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ on July 12, 1949, son of the late Ralph G. Jr., and Gladys (Schumacher) Fortmiller. He graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Criminal Justice, and later served in the United States Marine Corp. He was Assistant Chief of the Brookfield Police Department, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Police Benevolent Association. Rick enjoyed golf, softball, flower gardening, and was an avid UConn girl's basketball fan. During his time in Florida, he worked for Hernando Pasco Hospice, scheduling nurse appointments. In addition to his beloved wife of 36 years, Linda, he will be sadly missed by his son, Keith Fortmiller of Stamford; his daughter, Kristen Bonacci and her husband, Mike of Brookfield; his two grandchildren, Olivia and Michaela Bonacci. He is also survived by his sisters, Linda Davagian and her husband, George of Bluffton, South Carolina, Donna Gumb and her husband, Bill of Patterson, NY; his father-in-law, John Gary of Florida; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral Information A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, Danbury, on Friday, June 27th at 10:00am. Burial in St. Peter Cemetery will follow. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Thursday between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Boulevard, Hudson, FL 34667.