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Henry William Eggert, Jr.

Henry William Eggert, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9 at Middlesex Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Beverly Marie Eggert of Moodus for 42 years. He was born in New Haven, the first son of the late Henry and Harriet Eggert, Sr.

Henry’s early life was a farming life in what would become Eggert’s Farm Market run by the Eggert family in North Madison. Henry was a longtime volunteer with the North Madison Volunteer Fire Department. He was employed by Nationwide Insurance as well as Professional Cutlery Direct.

Henry’s passion was as a father and grandfather. He always took an active part in his children’s activities whether it was soccer, baseball, violin, Boy Scouts, or the FFA (Future Farmers of America). With the addition of grandchildren, he enjoyed it all over again.

When Henry was not with family, he could be found restoring old farm and logging tools or sitting in his room filled to the brim with John Deere collectables. Henry also enjoyed traveling, nature, and U.S. history.

He is survived by his wife Beverly; his sister Carolyn Eggert; his brother James Eggert, his wife Vera, and his two children; and Henry W. Eggert, III, his wife Kathy, and his daughter Patricia Distefano. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Laura, Elise, Joey, Henry, and Rose.

Family and friends were invited to calling hours on Jan. 14, followed immediately by a prayer service at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Burial took place privately. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Middlesex County 4-H Advisory, P.O. Box 70, Haddam, CT 06423. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.