Edward Charles Bright

Edward Charles Bright, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away in Moraga, California on December 3, 2022, at the age of seventy-nine. Born June 18, 1943 to Charles and Harriet Bright in Sacramento, his family later moved to the Bay Area where he grew up and was a star pitcher on the baseball team at Hillsdale High School. Ed graduated from California Western University and started his career at Xerox. He then went on to become a State Farm agent in 1978, owning his own agency in San Carlos through his retirement in 2020. He earlier served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. A gentleman and a gentle man, Ed is survived by his wife, Joyce Duxbury, daughter Lisa (Bob) Scirpo, son Chris (Alia) Bright, stepson Dana (Brenda Pagannone) Sacchetti, stepdaughter Sarahjane (Freddy Mangum) Sacchetti, eight beloved grandchildren (Dylan, Mackenzie, Luna, Vivienne, Ronan, Leo, Remy and Brando), sister Marilyn Tradewell, nephew Robbie Tradewell, and his first wife, Dee Bright.Ed will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity, along with his devotion to family and unwavering service to his clients. He was an avid pen collector, enjoyed playing the ukulele, reading a good spy novel, and above all treasured spending time with his family. Ed was a seeker of spiritual truth and deeply respected the teachings drawn from his upbringing as a Christian Scientist. He had a love for travel, walking on the beach in Carmel, throwing wry puns into conversation, and time spent with his beloved dogs LuLu and Zukki. Ed's warmth and kindness enriched and touched the lives of everyone he met, and he will be dearly missed by all.A memorial service and celebration of Ed's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday January 28, 2023 at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church (55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek).Ed's family wishes to recognize the tremendous support from Hospice East Bay and his caregivers. Donations in Ed's honor may be made to the ALS Association.