HEATH, 2 7/8, DIES IN HIS SHELTON HOME
Heath the betta (Japanese Fighting Fish), a Shelton resident, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 14, at home. He was 2 7/8.
He died peacefully of natural causes in his vase on the kitchen table, according to family. Born in 2001, Heath was named after actor Heath Ledger by Kara and Bunny one night while watching "10 Things I Hate About You." He grew up in Westport and moved to Shelton at age 1. He was a beautiful shade of reddish purple. He enjoyed eating and attacking his crushed betta pellets, and watching his family eat meals at the kitchen table.
He is survived by his beloved dog friend, Ruffles.
He was predeceased by his friends, Pasqualli the goldfishes. He was also predeceased by his lady friend, Penelope the goldfish; and his predecessor, Leon the betta.
A wake was held Sunday morning in the kitchen of Heath's home. His family is said to have breakfast with him one last time. Burial was private in Grandma's bathroom Sunday afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests your thoughts and prayers be with Heath and another beloved person who departed last weekend — Ol' Dirty Bastard.