Harry F. "Rick" Eggleston, Jr. - Millennium Cremation Service

Harry F. “Rick” Eggleston, Jr.

March 21, 1954 ~ July 10, 2024

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With heavy hearts we are announcing that our brother, Harry F Eggleston Jr (Rick) 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 10th 2024 in his home in Sebastian Florida.

He was born in Manchester Ct on March 21st 1954 to Harry F Eggleston Sr and Patricia (Fagan)Eggleston.

Rick graduated from Manchester High School and then traveled across country with friend, settling down for approximately 13 years in Durango Colorado, where he had made some great friends.

He then moved to Florida where he lived out the remainder of his life, also making an awesome group of friends which he would spend most Saturday afternoons with them at different locations.

Rick was a passionate guitarist and loved entertaining, whether it be with his guitar or telling a joke. He was a master finisher making custom cabinets and furniture.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Vicky.

Rick was a wealth of information about many topics, making him a great conversationalist.

He leaves his sisters Kathi Eggleston of Salem NH and Debra Melesko of Bolton CT and many nieces and nephews.

The family will have a private celebration of life and only asks that you keep Rick in your prayers and memory.

“The song is ended but the melody lingers on “ -Irving Berlin- Sleep well my brother, love you

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Steve Henderson

July 24, 2024, 10:10 pm

I met Rick in Durango in 1974 , he was the 1 st person I met there actually . He was a dear friend of Bob Bartel , who pre deceased him some 5 years or so ago .Bob was also a dear friend of mine as well . I loved Rick , he was a brother ! He was so very kind , he had a great sense of humor ,and wit , and he knew the ins outs of the human condition .l loved listening to him play the guitar and dobro , he excelled at both ! He and I spent many righteous days together! I cannot believe that he is now gone from us , I and many others will miss him sorely ! Goodbye my friend of 50 years , I will miss you so very much , my compadre !

Barbara Lewis

July 25, 2024, 12:33 am

Heartbroken to hear this He was always a joy, easy to love and live entertainment. He will be missed. Deep condolences to his family.
Barbara Lewis
Durango, Colorado

Karen Moon

July 25, 2024, 12:40 am

I am so sad to hear that, he was a close friend when I was married to Duane Tucker and he worked for him. I have wondered for years how his life has gone. I hate hearing he passed, I would have loved to hang out with him in his later years. My condolences to his family and friends.

Nancy Marshall

July 25, 2024, 7:42 pm

If Ricky was around there was laughter & good times. I doubt that will change no matter where he is. He will be missed.

Jill Schauder

July 27, 2024, 5:17 pm

So much fun to hang around. So much fun to argue with !
Ain’t never had too much fun!
Will be in my heart forever.
Jill Schauder, Sebastian Florida

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