David Fitch

David Fitch, 81, of Howell, a former North Branch resident passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti.  David was born on October 3, 1944, in Flint,     the son of Fred and Clara (Caviggiola) Fitch.  David grew up in North Branch and was a 1963 graduate of North Branch High School. On July 14, 1973, David married Linda Schuler in Traverse City. David proudly served his country in Vietnam in the United States Navy.  David later bought the Ford dealership in North Branch from his father until he closed it in 1980 and pursued his passion as a builder.

He enjoyed working in his workshop. He was a helping hand to anyone who need anything done. He volunteered at Purr Inc cat rescue. He loved his main job of taking care of Linda. His main passions were doting on the 2 women in his life, his wife and daughter and having an endless cup of coffee with his friends and son-in-law. He was proud of his association with the local 2A (Second Amendment Group) and enjoyed going to the gun range.

David is survived by his wife, Linda, daughter and son-in-law, Anna-Marie and Rob Rodriguez-Pelizzari, brothers, Richard Fitch, Terry Fitch, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Carol Fitch.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Purr Inc, 8209 Robins Drive, Brighton, MI, 48114 or the charity of your choice

The family will be present for visitation on Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.         at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home. David’s funeral service will be on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.  at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home with visitation 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. prior of the service. Rev. Ronald Hutchinson will officiate. David will be laid to rest at Westlawn Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the North Branch American Legion Post 457.

You may share an online condolence and memories of David to the family at www.blackburnchapel.com

Arrangements by Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home

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