Obituary: Rich Magdon, 66; Former Fairfield Prep Football Coach

From Parente-Lauro Funeral Home

Richard Joseph Magdon, 66, of Ansonia, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 after a long illness at Columbus Hospital, Newark, NJ. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Julie Tuttle Magdon, his father, Joseph Magdon and his mother Josephine (Creddo) Magdon.

Born in Bridgeport, August 3, 1949, he was a graduate of both, Notre Dame H.S., BPT and Fairfield University.

After graduation, Rich began a teaching career at Seymour H.S. and later moved to Fairfield Prep as a teacher, administrator and coach.

Always a sports fanatic, coaching and football was soon his love and mission. Over the years he became a respected part of the coaching community and helped lead the Fairfield Prep team as an assistant and later as head coach to many successful seasons.

As a head coach his record was 96-69-2. One of his greatest wins was beating Cheshire H.S. in 1996, ending their 49-game win streak. After his retirement from Prep he happily became part of the Ansonia Football Program of which he was involved until his health would no longer allow.

Although he moved to Ansonia many years ago, Rich was always a Bridgeporter to the core. Most of all, Rich was a mentor to many young men in his unique style. He will be truly missed by his many friends, the men he mentored and all who knew him. He is survived by his son, Jayme Tuttle, Sr. and his special grandson and friend, Jayme (JJ) Tuttle, Jr., several other grandchildren and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers please make all contributions to Jayme (JJ) Tuttle, Jr.’s Education in care of, Lawrence F. Pace, Jr., P.O. Box 5126, Bridgeport, CT, 06610.

Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

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