James L. Mertz's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2025 in Cheshire, Connecticut

James L. Mertz

February 16, 1940 - November 6, 2025 (85 years old)

Cheshire, Connecticut

James L. Mertz's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2025 in Cheshire, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alderson Ford Funeral Homes Inc

Share

James L. Mertz

February 16, 1940 - November 6, 2025 (85 years old)

Cheshire, Connecticut

James L. Mertz Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James L. Mertz of Cheshire, Connecticut, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on November 6, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Laurence and Isabelle; and his brother John Mertz. He is survived by: his wife Margaret (Margie); his sons, John (Elizabeth Hall) of Nutley, NJ and Stephen of Eugene, OR.; his grandchildren, Alyssandre Mertz of Nutley, NJ, Oskar Mertz and Alexander Khiery of Eugene, OR.; his siblings, Mary Helen Robles and Richard Mertz; John Koepke.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Cheshire Lutheran Church (660 W Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cheshire Lutheran Church, PO Box 157, Cheshire, CT 06410 or the Cheshire Land Trust, PO Box 781, Cheshire, CT 06410.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alderson Ford Funeral Homes Inc



Sat

Dec 06

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Cheshire Lutheran Church
660 W Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer James L. Mertz’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of James L. Mertz.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize James L. Mertz and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help