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Earl Applegate Obituary
Earl Louis Applegate, son of Earl C. And Rose Ailleo, passed away peacefully at Greenwich Hospital on Wednesday September 2, 2015, at the age of seventy-two. He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Greenwich. After graduating from Greenwich High School, Mr. Applegate enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served six years in the Strategic Air Command before being honorably discharged. Mr. Applegate then spent the majority of his career working for the Dorr-Oliver Company in Connecticut. Earl was known for his sense of humor, his passion for cars, especially his '55 Chevy, and his love for his Chihuahuas, Taco, Taylor, Tobie, and Keiko.
He was devoted to his life partner, Joan Spievak, as well as his friends, his family and his pets. He cared deeply for his "outside critters:" his birds, his squirrels, and his chipmunks. In addition to Ms. Spievak, Mr. Applegate is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Margaret Applegate, also of Greenwich, a niece and a nephew, Amy Matterazzo and David Applegate. To honor his life, friends and family will gather on Tuesday from 4-8pm at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home 134 Hamilton Ave. Greenwich, (203) 869-5968. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday 10am at St. Roch R.C. Church; interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Earl's memory to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/donate or Last Chance Animal Rescue 9 Beck Road Quakertown PA 18951. For more information or to place an online condolence, www.coxeandgraziano.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Applegate
Janice Roberti
September 15, 2015
Earl was a long time friend and a very special person in my life. I only heard of his passing today. You will be missed. Jan Roberti
September 12, 2015
Joan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Earl was a very good friend of my sister, Carol Pinto. I also knew him through Carol and lived near him on Hamilton Avenue. He was a great guy with a fun personality. May he rest in peace. Sandra Vizzo
Mark Thompson
September 8, 2015
Dear Joan and the Applegate family, my wife and I are very saddened to hear of Earl's passing. I worked with Earl at Dorr-Oliver for 11 enjoyable years and Earl was one of the reasons why I looked forward to going to work every day. I miss his charm and his distinct vocal tone coming from his office. We hope you all will find peace during this time.
Babara Desilets
September 8, 2015
Joan and the Applegate family,
My sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Earl at Dorr-Oliver for man years and had a lot of great times will him. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich n Sally Coviello
September 8, 2015
Our condolences...may he rest in eternal peace.
Ann Marie Axtell
September 7, 2015
Joan
I am so sorry to hear about Earl. He was a good guy and lots of fun. May he Rest in Peace
September 7, 2015
Dear Joan and the Applegate Family;
Our sincere condolences to you and Earl's family. Earl and I graduated from GHS in 1961.
Pauline & Joe Nota
Lewiston, Maine & Port Richey Florida
Shirley Young
September 7, 2015
Dear Loved Ones of Earl, Earl will be deeply missed by all who had the joy and pleasure of having had him as a good and faithful friend over the years. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace desr friend.
Candy Hoyt
September 7, 2015
Joan and the Applegate Family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Earl was a special person who was loved by everyone who knew/met him. His talent and love of cars was amazing. I will miss our friendship of over 40 years. He was taken from us too soon, rest in peace my friend.
September 7, 2015
Thank you for serving our country.
A grateful American
Steven & Lucia Winter
September 6, 2015
Joan and the Applegate family,
Earl touched the hearts of so many people. He was a good friend and will be truly missed. My Saturday breakfasts will never be the same.
Rest in peace.
September 6, 2015
We are so lucky to share our live wit
We are so lucky for having been able to share our live with Earl
Our condolonces to Joan and the family
Andy and Olga Paredes
September 6, 2015
Joan, Earl and I went to GHS went to GHS together,we then met again at Walker AFB in Roswell NM,Spent a lot of good times.We are so sorry for your and his families loss. Roger/Betty Lockwood Summerfield Fl.
September 6, 2015
Pat and John Maury
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
September 6, 2015
Earl was one of the most delightful, fun loving funny, sincere, generous and caring people it has ever been my privilege to know.
He was the best friend anyone could have and, not surprisingly, he also had a wonderful group of good friends. My heart goes out to all of you for your loss; the world was a better place before this happened but we were blessed to have had him in our lives.
Bill Lysobey
September 6, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family and to Joan. Knew Earl in high school. He was a very good friend. Very sorry for his loss.
Wicky Austin
September 6, 2015
To the family of Earl Applegate, I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Earl was a very good friend of mine at Hamilton Ave School and Highschool, I will miss him.
John and Carole Rosa
September 5, 2015
Joan and Family of Earl,
We are so sorry for the loss of such a fine person and friend. Earl will be sadly missed at all of the Dorr-Oliver Alumni functions and all else. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May Earl Rest In Pease.
Frank Bevvino
September 5, 2015
Joan so sorry for your loss. Earl was a great guy. May God grant him eternal rest and peace.
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