Farmington Obituary: Christopher Codrey, 73

Christopher O. Codrey, 73, beloved husband of Laraine (Rinaldini) Codrey, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Hartford Hospital.

Born on November 30, 1942, in Hartford to the late Alvah and Lydia (Penfold) Codrey, Chris graduated from Farmington High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy where he served in active duty for three years and then as a Seabee reservist, where he enjoyed managing the rifle range. He carried his interest in marksmanship into private life as a long-time member of the Ye Connecticut Gun Guild and the Bell City Rifle Club, a hobby he enjoyed sharing with close friend Howard Miller. When not occupied with family activities or at one of his clubs, he busied himself out in the garage sorting through and “organizing” his large and much treasured eclectic collection of fascinating items.

Chris was long-time owner and operator of Codrey and Douglass Plumbing. Daughter Phyllis remembers the many long-hard hours he worked pursuing his craft and, along with his wife Laraine, was delighted when he slowed down enough to enjoy well-earned yearly respites wintering in Florida.

In addition to wife, Laraine, Chris leaves to cherish his memory much-loved daughter Phyllis Freeman (Carl) and grandchildren Michael and Owen Freeman. He also leaves treasured step-children including Dr. Robert C. Troy and grandchildren Jessica, Whitney, and Anthony, great-grandson Brad Wheeler Jr., Dr. Lisa Troy and Andrea Buono (Dr. David Buono) and grandchildren Adam, Anthony and Brian, nieces Lynn Simler, Elizabeth Simler, and Attorney Jill Jackson, sister and brother-in-law Sandra and Perry Kirby and Sharon and her fiancé Gregory Cotter.

Chris will be deeply missed. Those who knew him well will always remember his joy for life and how out of place the “Grumpy” hat he insisted on wearing was when placed on his head above an infectious smile.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 13 from 4-7pm at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Rt. 4, Unionville. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Monday, November 14 at 11:00am, First Church of Christ, Congregational, 75 Main Street, Farmington.

Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, an organization Chris respected throughout his life.