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Roy A. Schmitz of Branford died at his home on Aug. 9. He was the beloved husband of Viola Kopjanski Schmitz for 53 years. Roy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1928, son of the late Joseph and Helen Kamrau Schmitz.

He was a Korean War veteran of the US Army. He worked for many years as a clerk and programmer for OTB/Teletrack in New Haven until retiring.

Besides Viola, Roy is survived by his daughters Lisa (James) King of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and Gae (Kevin) Thompson of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Aug. 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 N. Main St., Branford, with graveside services to follow at 11:15 a.m. in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. For directions and an online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com.