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Gerald Edgecomb Obituary
He was born on April 13, 1925 in Limestone, Maine, the son of Byron and Phoebe (Parent) Edgecomb. He had lived in Manchester for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Shooting pool and attending flea markets was his life. He frequently played pool at the Manchester Senior Center and especially enjoyed being at the Mansfield Flea Market.
Jerry is survived by three daughters and two sons, Christine Mangawang of Bangor, Maine, Duane and Laurie Edgecomb of Hollywood, Md., Cindy and Ron Ciarcia of Bristol, Kurt and Gina Edgecomb of Vernon and Lisa Nelson of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Willis Edgecomb of Westerly, R.I. and Philip and Jackie Edgecomb of East Brunswick, N.J.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a special friend Josephine Wrobel. Jerry was also predeceased by two sons, Alan and Darrell Edgecomb.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Monday, March 3, at the Community Baptist Church, 585 Center St., Manchester, at 11:30 a.m. followed by burial, with full military honors, in the CT State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown.
Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester, on Sunday, March 2, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Those wishing may make memorial donations to the West Haven Veterans Hospital, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516.
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Diane & Bob Klezun
March 6, 2008
To Jerry's Family,
My Husband & I met Jerry through Josephine. He was such a pleasure to be with & I loved his smile and and his beautiful eyes. He recently spoke to my daughter Natasha and reminded her of their dance at her wedding. My husband and I are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man.
Our prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time.
Fran Rockledge
March 1, 2008
Over a quarter of a century of listening to you, your stories, joy, and most of all your common sense wisdom. That's true friendship. Rest well my friend. Thank you. Fran
Jack LAPPEN
February 29, 2008
For years you drove me nuts playing pool. You always promised it wouldn't happen again. Again came up within the next five minutes. I still have that $50.00 you would never play me for because you still had the first buck you ever made. I'll catch up with you one day, and we'll play again and again. Take care till then. Your friend Jack.
Shirley Allen
February 29, 2008
Uncle Gerald has always been very special to all of us. He will be missed by all who knew him. I will never forget his bright smile and that beautiful hair!
Rest Well, Gramps!
Bob Kleinman
February 29, 2008
I will miss you. We have had a great time playing pool and working on your T Bird together. My only regret is we did not get the car running and on the road.
Rest in peace my friend.
Love,
Bob Kleinman
Lori Guegel
February 29, 2008
Dear Grampa, I love you very much. I know your probably making heaven an even better place to be right now, with you up there. By the way, we all found your note on the back of your frame: "This Man could make a Blind Man see Christ". Love always, Lori
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