Retired New Haven Fire Captain George P. Lynch, 88, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at the Madison House.  He was the beloved husband of 39 years to Lucille Cuomo Lynch.  George was born in New Haven on June 29th, 1935, and was the son of the late George and Gertrude Holmes Lynch.  He served his country faithfully in the US Army and as a New Haven Firefighter for 37 years, retiring as a Captain.   George enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe, River Cruises and his annual trips to Maine and Vermont.  George was a UConn Women’s basketball fan.  Father of Dana Lynch, Sharon Shea (Neil) and Richard Lynch (Michele). Stepfather of Daniel DiBiaso and Michael DiBiaso (Stacy). Grandfather of Christina Pivirotto (Tim), Richard Lynch, Jr., Kristin Lynch, Rocco and Mateo DiBiaso. Great Grandfather of Francesca Pivirotto. Predeceased by his sister Rita Darney and his brothers and sisters-in-law Kenneth Lynch (Anne) and Clifford Lynch (Elizabeth).

The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning, Sept. 19th from 9:00 to 10:45 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church/St. John Bosco Parish, 731 Main Street, Branford at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to The Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10306.