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Jeffrey Libby died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 17th, surrounded by family, after a short struggle with cancer. Jeff was born in Manchester on July 20th, 1961. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1979, graduated from Manchester Community College and attended Central Connecticut University. Jeff's specialty was math and puzzle solving. He sponsored a scholarship for top math students at Manchester Community College.
While in college, Jeff worked as a bartender in Manchester and then opened his own bar, Silk City Café on Hartford Road. Most recently, he owned and operated Freedom Innovations Interlock Devices. Jeff was a member of the Manchester Elks Club. Jeff was an excellent skier, an avid snowmobiler, motorcyclist, and collector of unusual vehicles.
Jeff was predeceased by his father, William Libby. He is survived by his children, Maxwell and Isla Libby; his mother Judith (Brace) Libby; sister Leslie Furlong and brother, Chris Libby all of Manchester. He leaves nephews James Furlong and Michael Libby and nieces Emma Libby and Elizabeth Furlong Zerio, her husband Tony and their children, Johnathan and Emily Zerio. Jeff leaves his aunt and uncle, Marie and Richard Libby, and several cousins in Virginia.
Jeff (called Flip by some) leaves many friends who have been most supportive, especially in the last few days. Special thanks to Jake and Ed, who this past week, took Jeff on an outing to his favorite hangout. The family thanks all who helped care for Jeff.
Friends may call at Holmes Watkins Funeral Home on 400 Main Street in Manchester from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23. Funeral Services will be at Holmes Watkins on Thursday, August 24 at 11 a.m., followed by burial in East Cemetery.
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Leslie
January 12, 2024
Thank you everyone for your thought´s, prayers support.
Leslie
January 12, 2024
Thank you so much everyone for your thoughts, prayers and support !
Crystal Luck
August 28, 2023
My deepest condolences to Jeff's family and friends. He was a very special friend for 40 years. I will definitely miss his beautiful personality. Godspeed my friend
Rupert LAWRENCE
August 27, 2023
Deepest condolences to Jeff's family and friends. Libs was a huge-hearted guy willing to help many people. From high school days to present, cherished memories of times and conversations shared. Rest easy my friend.
Rupert Lawrence
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Joann Ryan
August 25, 2023
To the Libby family words can´t express the sorrow you are feel for the loss of your love one. Know that he will always be in your heart and memories.
Joann
Nathan Primus
August 23, 2023
After not seeing Jeff for many years I was lucky to bump into him a few times in the last couple years. They were glad meetings because I found Jeff still had a quick smile and enjoyed telling and hearing humorous stories. The days of fast cars and faster motorcycles are some time behind us but I am sure as Jeff continues on his journey he will be lifting the front tire off the pavement and riding a wheelie through the Pearly Gates. A fond farewell to a greatly missed Hartford Road Cruiser and condolences to his family. I will pray that God takes Jeff into his arms and gives his family the strength to endure this loss. Nathan Primus, a friend from high school and our youth when we were not blessed with children yet but foolishness and adventures abounded.
Carole, Lance , & Pat Purdy
August 22, 2023
Jeff was always so kind & loving to all of us. He also watched out for us all we are all so very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace xo
D
August 22, 2023
You will be missed man. I'll watch Jeopardy and finish the crossword for ya. Thx for the long talks and being you. RIP Pal
Dawn
August 21, 2023
Condolences to the Libby family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sadden for all of you. Judy,Leslie, Chris I think you all did a great part on your end. Again I love you all
Dawn
August 21, 2023
My Condolences to the Libby family. We have felt like family for years. My heart breaks for you. I you all very much.
Donna Connolly
August 21, 2023
I am Sorry to hear this .. My deepest sympathy's
Chris Savoie DeVault
August 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Patti LeBrun
August 21, 2023
Jeff, I can´t comprehend that you are gone.... My heart goes out to you no your family in this difficult time. I wish you would´ve shared your suffering so all of your friends could´ve been there to help you through this difficult time. May you now be at peace my friend. with much love to you. Patti LeBrun
SMOKE
August 20, 2023
Don't even know what to say,I really remember working down the bar,prepping the Xmas party every year.i could go on but I wont!..IM SAD,SMOKE!
Mark DeNicolo
August 20, 2023
My condolences to the Libby family, especially Max and Isla... He spoke so proudly of the two of you and you both meant the world to him. I will miss this huge-hearted friend of mine and will be forever grateful for the countless hours of time we spent together to finally get our VW bus on the road again. A brilliant mechanical mind at work during that time! RIP my friend.
Mark Bilodeau
August 20, 2023
I was lucky to have met you Jeff starting in junior high school.
A lot of people were happy they met you.
You will always be remembered.
My condolences to your family. I´m sure you made them happy too.
Sam Cusano
August 20, 2023
Jeff Libby family, so sorry to hear that Jeff passed on, my brothers and I won't forget him, rest in peace Jeff God bless
JONATHAN MAZUR
August 20, 2023
What great memories we shared growing up in the same neighborhood. We were full of mischief, but somehow you always had compassion and empathy, even for the cars we hit with snowballs hidden in the shadows of Ash Street, haha! I was so happy to hang out with you at the Hartford Road Cafe after our last reunion. Between the both of us, it was amazing how many memories we resurrected from our days and nights in south Manchester! I will remember you as a an excellent friend who always had time to share. You will be missed. I know you lived a life worth living. See you on the other side, Jeff. Much love your way and to your family and friends.
Graciela Lachmayer (Chinsky)
August 19, 2023
RIP Jeff. I am so sorry to hear you are no longer with us. We were just teenagers when we knew each other. I hope you had a wonderful, happy life. You will be very missed by so many.
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