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Charles Sailer Obituary
Charles Thomas "Buddy" Sailer, Sr., 86, of Port Richey, FL, went to be with his Lord on Dec. 4, 2017, at the Glen Hill Center in Danbury, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 4, 1931 in Danbury, CT, he was the son of the late Evelyn D. (Nichols) and Edward G. Sailer. After graduating from Danbury High School in 1950, he married Joan M. Montesi and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was stationed in Korea and attained the rank of sergeant and sharpshooter. Charles was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Loyal Order of Moose.
His engineering career included working on the nation's missile and torpedo systems while employed at Consolidated Controls. He also was an expert sign painter, carpenter and auto body and mechanic who could build a house or a car from the ground up. He enjoyed landscaping and hosting pool parties and barbecues at his Beaver Brook Road homestead.
Charles is survived by his children, Holly Sailer and partner Eugene Laurel of Danbury; Jacqueline Sigmon of New Zealand; and Jessica Tomlinson and husband Loren of Kent, CT. He also leaves ten grandchildren: Holly Colon, Kara Mia Colon, Cody Gillotti, Elijah Sigmon, Joshua Sigmon, Abby Sigmon, Ivy Sailer, Christopher Sailer, Amber Okenquist and Jonathan Tomlinson; plenty of precious great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his partner of 17 years, Margaret (Peg) Gregoire of Port Richey, FL, and former wives Joan Wixon of Danbury, and Marilyn Melillo of Waterbury.
Besides his parents, Charles was predeceased by his son, Charles T. Sailer Jr.; three sisters, Harriet Dingee, Dorothy Mead and Marion Hottes; a brother, William Tucker; his stepfather, George Gardner; and stepsister, Shirley Northrop Tucker.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT directly followed by a burial at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at Wooster Cemetery Veterans Section, Danbury with full military honors.
Contributions in Charles' memory may be made to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Naval Submarine Base, Building 83, Box 25, Groton, CT 06349-5025, or to Faith Church, 600 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776.
For further information or to express your condolences online go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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christine sexton
December 3, 2023
Charley did amazing work on Peggy's home in New Port Richie. Very professional. He was a great partner & friend. My condolences to his family.
Fran Quinn
December 9, 2017
Holly and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad, what a wonderful man he was surrounded by wonderful family; thinking of you with love; may your memories be a blanket they will comfort you and keep you warm
December 7, 2017
The loss of someone so dear brings so much pain, yet the comfort of knowing
he is at peace brings comfort to the heart. Psalms 94:19
JoAnn Rodriguez Matos, Alicia, Nick, Ryan and Matthew
December 6, 2017
My sincerest condolences to my life time family Holly Sailer, her beautiful children and their precious children, Joanie Montessori whom all I adore so dearly. And their partners in love and life. Life has a way of taking our hearts and testing our faith. It is through our faith that we find comfort in knowing that God has a plan for each of his faithful servants... and so, we trust that we will be separated but we will gather together again as he has promised. May you Charles rest in eternity with our loved ones and give us all some sign that you are not gone but that your heavenly spirit lives on. My love to the entire family.
December 6, 2017
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Loosing a loved one is hard. Remember your father fondly, cherish the time you had together and know that his suffering is past. As you and yours carry on so will his legacy.
Our sincere condolences
David & Portia
Lyn Hottes
December 5, 2017
RIP Uncle Bud. I told you "the good Lord doesn't want you yet and we do." He finally called your name and now you're reunited with your brother and sisters. Your pain is gone but the memories and laughter live on. Love you.
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