TORRINGTON, CT – Garrett Mitchell Neumann, 27, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at home.
Garrett was born in Holyoke, MA, on Jan. 19, 1990, son of Scott M. and Jody L. (Foote) Neumann of Torrington, CT. He spent his childhood in Chester, MA before moving to Torrington in 2004.
Garrett was employed as the Assistant Superintendent at Fairview Farm Golf Course in Harwinton, CT. He completed UMASS Amherst’s Winter School Turfgrass Management Program in 2015. His dog Autumn, a loyal sidekick, joined him daily on the golf course.
He had a passion for travel and was a big outdoor enthusiast, hiking and visiting 48 of our 50 states. Garrett also enjoyed skate boarding, music and trains. He loved his family and friends deeply and cherished time spent with them.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his sister, McKenzie L. Neumann and Cassidy C. A. Neumann both of Torrington; his paternal grandparents, Bruce C. and Judith A. (Savage) Neumann of Westfield, MA; his maternal grandparents Robert C. Foote of Torrington and Carol E. M. (McCaul) Wellspeak of Westfield, MA; two aunts, an uncle and several cousins of Westfield, MA.
Services were held at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington. Burial will be private.
At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations in Garrett’s memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111.
To offer online condolences, please visit gleeson-ryanfh.com
