Cesar E. Gutierrez Obituary (1964

MORRISTOWN - Cesar E. "Rick" Gutierrez Jr. , 60, of Morristown died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. In keeping with his wishes, funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Cesar E. Gutierrez Jr., was born on April 2, 1964 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of the late Cesar E. Gutierrez Sr. and Ofelia (Rodriguez) Gutierrez. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport Connecticut. He enlisted in the United States Army following high school in 1982. Where he served until his honorable discharge in 1986. He worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Bridgeport Connecticut. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling and karate. He loved his dogs and took the best care of them as they were a very important part of his life. He is survived by his mother, Ofelia Gutierrez, his sisters; Lucinda "Lucy" Colby and her husband Glen of Morristown, Maria Bussius and her husband Lee of Fayetteville, NC, Maria Krol and her husband William of Stratford, CT, Patricia Carmelo of Raeford, NC and Maria Ritter and her husband Richard of Westport, CT. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Cesar Gutierrez Sr. and his partner Thomas Langtry. Donations in Rick's memory may be made to the Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary 8201 NY-58, Heuvelton, NY 13654 or to the National Institute of Nursing Research National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, Room 5B03 Bethesda, MD 20892-2178. Online condolences may be made at www.FraryFuneralHome.com.