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Charles Christensen Obituary

Christensen, Charles R.
Charles R. Christensen, age 88, of Derby entered into rest on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at his home under the care of his loving family, who were by his side. He was the devoted husband of the late Regina (Hines) Christensen. Mr. Christensen was born in Derby on November 19, 1924, son of the late Charles B. and Emma (Kordasky) Christensen and was a lifelong Derby resident. He was Corporal in the Medical Division of the U.S. Army serving in the European Operation during W.W. II. He was a PBX installer at AT&T for 35 years until his retirement at the age of 58. After his retirement, he was a bus driver for the Derby School System and a Deputy Fire Marshall in Derby. Most of all, he enjoyed his retirement and spending time with his family. Mr. Christensen was an usher, council member, treasurer, choir member and a custodian at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Shelton. During his volunteer firefighter career, he was a 67 year member and Captain of the Hotchkiss Hose Company #1, and Chief of the Derby Fire Department. He was a member of the Valley Fire Chiefs, New Haven County Fire Chiefs, CT Fire Chief Association, CT Firefighters and CT Fire Marshall Association. Mr. Christensen is the loving father of Linda Dalton (Robert), Patricia Grant, Regina Walsh (Stephen) and Marilyn Saccu (John) and beloved grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Debra Findore and sister, Marjorie Christensen. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby CT 06418. On Thursday, his funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. His burial with full military honors will follow at Mt. St. Peter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 183 Howe Ave., Shelton CT 06484. friends may leave condolences at www.adzimafh.com.

Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2013.
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Till we meet again Gramps i love you and miss you soo much<3 we had so many good memories together. promise you will meet me at the gate when its my turn? like you always told me its not goodbye, its see ya later, because goodbye is forever and we will see each other again real soon. i love you and miss you Grandpa Charlie. like you always told me its not goodbye its see ya later. goodbye is forever and we will see each other real soon. as i am trying to find a way to say goodbye i just cant form the words to say it or the feeling in my heart. Grams you and me had so many good memories and many laughs that i will never forget. you had such a funny sense of humor and so did gram. now heaven just got a new angel. i always had the mid set that you would be here forever, as all things must come to an end so must the era of my amazing grandfather. you have taught me so many life long lessons that i will remember for the rest of my life. i still just cant grasp the fact that you are dancing with Jesus, while i am sad and jealous all at the same time. as you walk through those gates promise me you will stop by and say hi once in a while and tell gram, mommy and aunt marg to do the same. you have diffidently impacted my life and changed it for the good. I LOVE YOU <3 and miss you so much, you were always there when i needed someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on. you were not just my Grandfather but, the real definition of a follower of Christ and a real friend. as you always told me "see ya later" till we meet again at the gates of heaven and you will be the first one i will hug when i get there. rest well <3

Christopher Botha

November 11, 2013

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