Edgar M. Humphrey, Jr., 81, of North Haven, passed away, peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was the husband of Joan Kennedy Humphrey. Born in New Haven on August 13, 1932; son of the late Edgar M. and Minnie VanOstrum Humphrey, Sr.. He served his country faithfully in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He started his career at the Olin Co., retiring from the Kerite Co. in Seymour as a Chemist. He was a little league coach in North Haven for eight years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Donaher Council # 3733. Father of Mark (Lisa) Humphrey, Trish (David) Thibault and Tracey Gargano and her significant other Rich Magnotti. Grandfather of Kayla and Samuel Humphrey, Kyle, Jessica, Stephen and Shea Thibault, Jazzmine and Jesse Gargano.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Wednesday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 10:00 AM. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, Ct 06067
Joan, Mark, Trish, Tracey and the rest of family —
We are sorry for your loss. Ed touched our family deeply. I remember him dancing with Megan at Trish and Tracey's weddings. A special man that we have loved.
Dana, Jack, Megan, and Rita
Dear Joan and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Ed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Margaret Mary
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Joan, Mark, Trish, and Tracey and the extended Humphrey family. Please know that you are all in our minds and in our hearts as you grieve the loss of Ed. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Patrick, Carrie, Katie, Torie, and Jake
Humphrey Family, I want to express my sympathy for the loss of your dear love one. Please find comfort in the bible at Revelation 21;3,4 because God cares for you.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Were so sorry for your loss and rest assured he's in a much better place
My condolences to all of you. One of my favorites when as a kid I was his paper boy. RIP Edgar
Sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.