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Chosen, Man of the Year in 1967 by his alma mater Fairfield University, he also served as a member of the St Charles Holy Name Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and Fairfield Prep Latin Scholars.<ref name=legacy>{{cite web|title=J. Edward CALDWELL|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/HartfordCourant/obituary.aspx?n=J-Edward-CALDWELL&pid=167493704|publisher=legacy.com|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref> |
Chosen, Man of the Year in 1967 by his alma mater [[Fairfield University]], he also served as a member of the St Charles Holy Name Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and Fairfield Prep Latin Scholars.<ref name=legacy>{{cite web|title=J. Edward CALDWELL|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/HartfordCourant/obituary.aspx?n=J-Edward-CALDWELL&pid=167493704|publisher=legacy.com|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref> |
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Ed had great passion for music and was also gifted with a rich voice. One of the founding members of the Fairfield University Glee Club, he worked as a tenor soloist. His performances in church choirs and barbershop quartets were much appreciated. Only shortly before his death, at age 86, Ed was singing with the Coastal Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus. He always loved to share his talent with others at social and civic events. He had Irish eyes that always smiled at everyone.<ref name=legacy>{{cite web}}</ref> |
Ed had great passion for music and was also gifted with a rich voice. One of the founding members of the [[Fairfield University Glee Club]], he worked as a tenor soloist. His performances in church choirs and barbershop quartets were much appreciated. Only shortly before his death, at age 86, Ed was singing with the Coastal Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus. He always loved to share his talent with others at social and civic events. He had Irish eyes that always smiled at everyone.<ref name=legacy>{{cite web}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:06, 24 September 2014
J. Edward Caldwell | |
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| Connecticut State Comptroller | |
| In office 1974–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan G. Agostinelli |
| Succeeded by | Bill Curry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1927 Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Died | October 9, 2013 (aged 86) Stratford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eileen Young |
| Alma mater | Fairfield University University of Connecticut Law School |
| Occupation | attorney |
James Edward Caldwell (June 13, 1927 – October 9, 2013) was an American politician in the state of Connecticut. He served in the Connecticut State Senate from 1958 to 1974, and as Connecticut State Comptroller from 1974 to 1991, the longest term of any comptroller in the state's history.[1]
Caldwell was a veteran of World War II and an alumnus of Fairfield University and the University of Connecticut Law School.[2]
Social responsibilities & hobbies
Chosen, Man of the Year in 1967 by his alma mater Fairfield University, he also served as a member of the St Charles Holy Name Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and Fairfield Prep Latin Scholars.[3]
Ed had great passion for music and was also gifted with a rich voice. One of the founding members of the Fairfield University Glee Club, he worked as a tenor soloist. His performances in church choirs and barbershop quartets were much appreciated. Only shortly before his death, at age 86, Ed was singing with the Coastal Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus. He always loved to share his talent with others at social and civic events. He had Irish eyes that always smiled at everyone.[3]
References
- ^ http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?pid=167486193
- ^ https://archive.org/stream/regis78conn#page/106/mode/2up
- ^ a b "J. Edward CALDWELL". legacy.com. Retrieved 29 January 2014. Cite error: The named reference "legacy" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).