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Charles Tucker Obituary
Born on June 28, 1934, in Rochester New Hampshire. He is pre-deceased by his son Mark Richard Tucker.
He was a student at Spaulding High School, Rochester, NH prior to enlisting and proudly serving as a corporal in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Upon his return from duty, he attended and graduated from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH.
He loved spending time with all his family and was extremely proud of all their accomplishments. He had the best smile which he shared with all.
Charlie had a lifelong love of everything hockey and was an avid sports enthusiast, especially golf in the hockey offseason.
He had a long career as a fire fighter in Wolfeboro, NH and West Hartford, CT.
Charlie was affectionately known as The Iceman during his many years driving the Zamboni for the NHL team The Hartford Whalers.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis Whitman Tucker of 57 years, Daughter Shelley A. Jolie (Jeff) of Deep River CT, Son Mark E. McLenna of Waterbury, CT, Daughter Missy (Elizabeth) C. Bonacci (William) of Newmarket, NH, Daughter Catherine T. Reddington (Michael) of Rye, NH, Charlie was blessed with eight Grandchildren and seven Great Grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can made to www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Please visit www.edgerlyfh.com for service times
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Stanley Joseph Staron
June 10, 2025
Will always remember Charlie as the Zamboni King during our Civic Center days. Great guy/great smile and oh so many stories and jokes :-)
Stanley Staron
June 19, 2023
Very sorry to hear about Charlies passing:-(. I worked with him at the 'old' Hartford Civic Center for many years and will always remember his great smile and dedication to getting the ice 'just right'. He was a great guy ......Thanks for sharing him all those years:-)
Michael Feinberg
June 18, 2023
I was a hockey rink rat for many years at Veterans Memorial in West Hartford and Mr Tucker was almost always there taking great care of the ice. He was always super nice and got along well with my dad, both being Marine Corp Korean War vets. I am sorry for your loss.
Mary Balesano Joyce
June 18, 2023
Dear Phyllis,
After all this time I'm sorry to write on such a sad occasion. My condolences to you and your family. I'm sure Charlie will be greatly missed.
Remembering Breton Rd
Fondly,
Mary Balesano Joyce
Matt and Sharon Stuart
June 17, 2023
I worked with Charlie at Station#4 from time to time on OT. One of the nicest guys I worked with. My condolences-
Al Normand
June 16, 2023
Metal detecting with Charley, We did a few "out of the way places". No treasures found but much fun.
Our days, in the WHFD.. Al Normand. SF..
Jim kennedy
June 16, 2023
Charlie was my first hockey coach when I was a kid growing up in West Hartford. He always had a smile and a good word to say whenever we ran into other over the years. I'm sorry to hear about his passing.
Jim Kennedy
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