Hyde Park, NY

John Michael Fitch, 71, of Hyde Park, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at home in the care and company of his loving wife Janice and family after a courageous, six-year health battle.

Born on October 5, 1951, in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of Charles W. Fitch and Margaret Gray Fitch; both of whom predeceased him. John was also predeceased by his twin sister, Joan Lillis, Poughkeepsie, NY.

On September 16, 1978, at Regina Coeli Church, Hyde Park, NY, he married the love of his life, Janice A. Totten, who survives him at home.

He also leaves behind daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer & Jon Jamaitis and Jessica & Brian Pecchia, grandchildren, Julia & Joseph Jamaitis and Emilia, Lucca & Cosmo Pecchia, all of Hyde Park, NY. John is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Susan & Richard Farrand, nephew Peter & Ana Farrand, and niece Suzanne Farrand. John also had a loving relationship with Janice's family, including William & Ann Totten, Andrew Totten, Patricia & Timothy Beale, Beth Totten, Danny & Lorna Totten, Katye & Es Teran, Steven Totten, Christine Totten, Seth Licis, Jeremiah & Rebekah Licis, and Lauren Beale, as well as several great-nieces and nephews.

John retired from Schmaling Glass, Poughkeepsie, NY in 2017 after working 44 years at Poughkeepsie Plate Glass Co. Inc., his family business. Aside from the glass business, John raced Triumph flat-track motorcycles and was an avid racing fan. John was a staple at Hyde Park holiday parades; you would find him in front of Coppola's restaurant watching with his children and grandchildren. One would consider John a family man, taking pride in the achievements of his wife, children, and grandchildren. He made the most of his time with his family and loved them fiercely.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Rachamalla & Dyson Cancer Center staff for his care and treatment; and Hudson Valley Hospice, especially Angela, Karen, Alison & Gina for their compassion and support.

Family and friends may call from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., 4365 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY. Funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be made in the family plot at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park.

If you wish to make a donation in John's memory, please consider the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, Inc., Memorial Gift Program, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; www.hvhospice.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.