Charles Henry Coleman, Jr, 63, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Groton, CT passed away April 11, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Chuck was born in Mineola, NY, May 16, 1957, to Charles Henry Coleman and Shirley Elizabeth [Singer] Coleman.
He graduated from Fitch Senior High in 1975. Chuck was employed by Electric Boat as a welder but found his true calling after joining the Air Force and being trained in electronics. Chuck loved his electronic gadgets and always had the latest in electronic equipment. After leaving the Air Force, Chuck worked for ASP Security in CT and enjoyed running sound for his brother's band. Chuck then relocated to Florida with his wife, and worked for Simplex until his retirement. Chuck was a meticulous caretaker of his home and enjoyed spending time with his wife and his pet bird. Chuck was an avid photographer and videographer.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Elsa (Gray) Coleman of Cape Coral, FL, formerly from Groton, CT, sisters Debbie (Dave) Miner, Sue (Mick) Franczek, and brother Doug Coleman all of Groton, CT, his Uncle Cecil (Rose) Coleman of Port Charlotte, FL, nephews Tom Clark, David Miner, Jason Miner and niece Michelle Woodhall as well as four grandnieces, a grandnephew, and his bird, Angel. Chuck is also survived by his special family Susie and Glenn Jacobs and their daughters Lauren and Kristina Jacobs.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Chuck's favorite charities. Arkansas Multiple Myeloma Center, UAMS Myeloma Center, 4301 W. Markham, #816 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Hope Healthcare VALOR Program, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908
A celebration of life will be held at Fort Shantok Park Burial Grounds, Uncasville CT 06382 on July 14, 2021 at 10:00am.
