Edward C. Brichta

Edward C. Brichta Born on October 17, 1905, in Detroit, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the age of 102 in Lakeside, CA. Ed is survived by his daughter-in-law Alice Brichta; two daughters, Dolores 'Sugar' Lopes and Vera Ervin; his son Paul Brichta (Patsy); grandchildren, Debbie Amaral (Dennis), L. Lee Hanson (Susie), and D. Rita Lopes; also by five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Ed joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1926 from Detroit, MI, retiring in 1957 from San Francisco. He then worked for Lockheed from 1957 to 1970 in Sunnyvale, CA. Ed had a great interest in radio and electronics. He became an avid ham radio operator. His last two radio call signs were W4BNX (1953-56/NC) and W6RSY (1956-?/CA), an ARRL member. As a young man, he also worked for Western Union before joining the Coast Guard. Ed was also a longtime Mason, being a member of the King Solomon's Chapter 95 in CA; Salem Council R & S M, Salem, MA; and the Grand Lodge, Cape May, NJ.

03/31/09 Submitted by: James Demerin

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