Recent Death Notices From Greenwich: June 27 To July 8, 2025

GREENWICH, CT — Here are the recent death notices from Greenwich.

Klaus Heinrich Jander, 85, died July 8, 2025; a U.S. Air Force officer and international lawyer who served as counsel to the German government, advised Fortune 500 companies, published legal works, and held leadership roles in civic, military, and environmental affairs.

Maryann Palmer, 84, died July 8, 2025; a former secretary for Manufacturers Hanover, the Red Cross, and the Town of Greenwich Engineering Department who also volunteered as a scout leader and school PTA member, and enjoyed riding the Staten Island Ferry, caring for her cats, and watching daily mass.

Charles (Charlie) Francis Bittman, 81, died July 3, 2025; a U.S. Marine Corps jet pilot and corporate executive who later supported his wife’s insurance agency, volunteered with the Knights of Columbus, coached youth lacrosse, ran the New York Marathon, and enjoyed travel, wine, and daily walks.

Douglas Montgomery Fischer, 82, died June 28, 2025; a retired Greenwich Police lieutenant and Call-a-Ride volunteer who enjoyed walking his dog, hunting, fishing, archery, woodworking, and rooting for the Mets.

Gerald Hoffmann, 97, died June 27, 2025; a U.S. Navy veteran, accountant, and senior systems analyst who enjoyed music, tennis, golf, traveling, and was active in his church.