Middletown, Connecticut — Since 1898
125 Years of Families Guided, Memorials Made to Last
A century and a quarter of patient, personal craftsmanship — no pressure, no shortcuts, no compromise.
Since 1898
Connecticut families have trusted us for more than 100 years
Fox-Becker Granite Company has served Connecticut families since 1898. Started on the South side of Rapallo Avenue, Middletown, Fox-Becker moved to the North side for better access to the rail line and has stood at 10 Rapallo Avenue ever since — between Main Street and Route 9 in the North End, a landmark for locals and Wesleyan University fine arts students alike. Our 33 feet high on-site derrick has been drawing admiring photographers for generations.
More than a century of families have trusted us to guide them through one of life's most personal decisions. Whether you are choosing a family monument, an individual marker, or a community memorial, the Fox-Becker staff will walk you through every step — at your pace, with no pressure. Call us at 860-346-1681 and we will take it from there.
Fox-Becker's standing as the premier granite memorialist in Middletown was not built on marketing. It was built on quality, personal attention, and showing up for families when it matters most — for over 125 years.
The Philosophy
John B. Sterry, Jr., President of Fox-Becker, built every commission on a single belief:
Qualità Prima Di Tutto
Quality Before All Else
Notable Work
Work that endures
Every family we serve matters equally. Among our most publicly recognized commissions:
- the former Governor of Connecticut Chester Bowles, and his wife
- at River View Cemetery in Essex
- renowned writer & novelist William Manchester, and his wife
- at Indian Hill cemetery
- former Governor and Legislator of Connecticut William E. Baldwin
- at Indian Hill Cemetery
- Middlesex Superior Courts dedication signage
- in memory of William Baldwin
- the Portland Veterans' Memorial
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And more recently, the Portland Veterans' Memorial honoring all Portland veterans, dead or alive, for their bravery in the 1st & 2nd World Wars, The Korean, Vietnam & Persian Gulf Wars. The final product now stands on a site at the local Town Hall, symbolizing the year-long labor and dedication put into making this project of almost 1,500 names a reality and permanent reminder.
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We will guide you, at your pace
Ready when you are — no pressure, no rush
When your family is ready to talk, we are here. Call 860-346-1681 to start an unhurried conversation, or visit our Middletown showroom to see 50+ monuments and design albums in person.