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1928
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2022
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Charles Edgerton Obituary
Charles I. "Charlie" Edgerton, formerly of Monroe, CT, passed away peacefully in Southbury, CT on August 8th, 2022 his 94th Birthday.
Born August 8th, 1928 in Springfield Massachusetts to Elsie (Schwab) and Irwin Edgerton. He was a graduate of Bassick High School Class of 1946 in Bridgeport CT. After high school he joined the Marine Corps and upon his return home he proposed to his high school sweetheart Freda Jane White. Charlie and Freda married in 1949 and went on to have 3 children together.
After completing his education at New York Technical Institute and working in the HVAC field he went on to open Charles I. Edgerton Heating and Air Conditioning in 1956. Charlie was a lifelong member of the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department, a member of Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), a founding member and former President of Connecticut Heating and Cooling Contractors Association (CHCC), a philanthropist and a force in the Connecticut HVAC industry.
He is survived by his son Reid (Kelly) Edgerton, his daughter Carol (Geoffrey) Briand, sister Grace Edgerton, grandchildren Matthew (Amy) Briand, Peter Briand, Chloe and Emily Edgerton. Great grandchildren Derrick, Haley, Ethan and William Briand and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by Freda his wife of 70 years, their son Mark, his parents Elsie and Irwin and his granddaughter Sara.
Charlie was a founding member of the Connecticut Heating and Cooling Contractors Association a 501-C organization, that supports the HVAC trade. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are being accepted by CHCC in Charlie's name to further promote tradespeople in Connecticut.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Friday August 12th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home located at 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, Connecticut. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be left at SpadaccinoFuneralHome.com.
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Joyce & Glenn Giannini
August 11, 2022
Sincerest condolences to the Edgerton family. Charlie was a neighbor of ours in Lordship. Both Charlie and Freda were so welcoming to us when we moved there in `96. We had fun times with them both and will always remember their lively spirit and friendship. Charlie was a wonderful man and one of the nicest people you´d ever meet. Truly genuine and a kind soul. May the memories of Charlie live on ...
Joyce & Glenn
Tom Sheehan
August 11, 2022
Growing up in Monroe, I was aware early that the name Charlie Edgerton was synonymous with the town. Recently I have had the distinct privilege to get to know him and his family by helping to serve and care for him...and be entertained by him. Charlie taught, listened and appreciated.
Rest easy, Charlie, and thank you. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Gary Sippin
August 11, 2022
A life long friend of the Sippin family, Charlie was a wonderful human being and an inspiration to all of us in the HVAC industry. He was also an altruistic person and generous with his time. He was also a dear friend of my father. He will be missed by all. RIP
ROSALINDA E DiBiagio
August 10, 2022
Charlie was one of the hardest working men I´ve ever worked with, his dedication to his business and customers was phenomenal. I enjoyed working with him and May he Rest In Peace
robert Hofmiller
August 10, 2022
WAS A GREAT MAN - WOULD STOP AND TEACH YOU ANYTHING IN THE HVAC FIELD. SORRY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. RIP CHARLIE
Joyce and Al Baran
August 10, 2022
Will always remember his smile and Joy of Live. As neighbors in Lordship, You could set your watch in the early hours to the sound of his engine being the first off to work in the morning but the best was the rumble of the Harley. A truly wonderful man. That spark will always remain in our hearts.
The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home
August 10, 2022
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