Henry Bittner, 91, Former Norwalk Baker

NORWALK, Conn. – Henry Alfred Bittner, a former Norwalk resident, died July 2 at Tidelands Hospice House in Georgetown, S.C. He was 91. 

Born in Norwalk, he was the son of Henry Francis and Julia Bittner. A World War II veteran, Bittner served in Normandy on D-Day and in Japan. He retired as a baker from Pepperidge Farm. He enjoyed golfing, making models and reading. 

Bittner is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alice Bittner, of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; two daughters, Kathleen Dwyer Coppola and husband Bob of Norwalk, and Karen Ringwood and husband Robert of Kensington; and two grandsons. 

Goldfinch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Burial at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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