Gene F. Edwards, 69, of Meriden, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Midstate Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Meriden on August 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Roger and Laura (DesMarais) Edwards. He was a lifelong Meriden resident and was a graduate of Wilcox H.S. Class of 1963. Gene was employed as an electrician for Amtrak and then for Northeast Utilities before his retirement, and was a longstanding member of I.B.E.W. He was an avid NASCAR fan and on occasion made pilgrimages to Laconia for races. He also enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and his daily cup of coffee from Dunkin Donuts. Gene is survived by his three children, Julie A. Ball and her husband Robert Ball Jr of Meriden, Cynthia Edwards of Meriden and Brian Edwards and his wife Roberta Piscitelli-Edwards of Meriden; seven grandchildren, Steven, Melissa, Samantha, Meagan, Ryan, Emily and Olivia; one sister-in-law, Linda Edwards of Old Saybrook and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Glenn. Friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm. Burial will be private.
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