Donald Damoth, 80, of Ridgefield, husband of Maureen (Laker) Damoth, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Danbury Hospital.
Mr. Damoth was born in Dorr, Michigan, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Damoth. He attended Michigan schools and the University of Notre Dame.
Formerly of the Bendix Corporation, Mr. Damoth joined Perkin-Elmer Corporation as a salesman. He joined Perkin-Elmer in 1976 and retired in 1999.
Mr. and Mrs. Damoth were married in 1953.
A resident of Ridgefield since 1979 coming from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, he volunteered with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra and Ridgefield Community Center. He was a member of the Ridgefield Mens Club, Founders Hall and St. Mary’s Parish of Ridgefield.
He had a passion for electronics and scientific machinery and enjoyed working around the house and yard.
In addition to his wife Maureen, Mr. Damoth is survived by three sons, Douglas Damoth and his wife, Rachel of Brooklyn, NY, Mark Damoth, and Patrick Damoth, both of Ridgefield, and a granddaughter, Nechama Damoth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 10:15 am in St. Mary Church, Ridgefield with the Msgr. Laurence Bronkiewicz, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Ridgefield.
There will be no calling hours.
Contributions in Mr. Damoth’s memory may be made to the Dorothy Day Hospitality House, 11 Spring St., Danbury, CT 06810.
Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield is in charge of arrangements.