Becker, Dolph F.

We are saddened to announce the death of Dolph Frederick Becker, an incredible husband & father. Dolph passed away at the age of 79, surrounded by family, on October 8 in Bloomfield, CT.

Dolph was an incredibly kind,

generous and gentle person. People gravitated to him for advice, conversation and

laughter. He was as quick to crack a joke, as he was to help a family member or friend in need, with his wisdom and guidance.

He was born March 5,1943 in Hartford, CT to Kathryn & Russell Becker. He attended Hartford High where he met his wife Marjorie (Midge) Kamins – whom he loved so much he married twice in 1966 & 1967.

Dolph was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” in High School. He graduated in 1965 from Princeton University where he majored in History. From there he moved to Boston, not only to work for Prudential, but because Midge was there. Ultimately they married & started a family in Connecticut, where he would spend his life. Dolph was self-employed as a financial planner and life insurance agent and developed close friendships with many of his clients. He was a valued and trusted person.

Dolph was a lover of nature. Some of his fondest memories were of camping & hiking trips. He was well known to disappear into Penwood park for hours of hiking with his beloved Golden Retriever, Sassy. He also enjoyed travels to England, Mexico, Cape Cod & California.

As if his life wasn't busy enough, he successfully managed the Bloomfield Scholarship Foundation & treasury of the Penwood Association successfully almost up until his death.

He was an avid sports fan - a lover of the Red Sox, Whalers, UCONN & Princeton teams, but he truly loved his family the most. His children credit their dad for their love of music. One of their fondest memories is of him blasting Lionel Ritchie in the car with all of the windows rolled down. Coolest dad ever.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years Marjorie Kamins Becker, his children Jason Becker (Leah) and Sarah Becker (Doug), and granddaughter Isla, as well as many close friends.

His family would like to thank the wonderful Caregivers of Caleb Hitchcock Hospital at Duncaster in Bloomfield & the loving community there. Many thanks to John Carson and Joanie & Kathy McGann for their love and support. We couldn't have done it without you.

There will be a celebration of Dolph's life on March 5, 2023 at Duncaster in Bloomfield-TBA.

Donations can be made to The American Cancer Society, LBDA and Southern Poverty Law Center.

Please sign guestbook at courant.com/obituaries