Former Sports Editor Dies
There must still be some people out there who remember the inimitable Chuck Wilfong.
Chuck was the Sports Editor at The Chronicle when I started in 1978. He was defintely one unique, some may say strange, sonofagun, but he was, deep down, a very good man. I didn’t know anyone when I started here and Chuck was very gracious and friendly, helping make my transition to the Twin Cities a smooth one.
When he wanted to be, Chuck was one of the finest storytellers around. His stories, in particular features and columns, had life, humor, and flair. He cared about his work, especially the athletes and coaches in the area, but he wrestled with inner demons that eventually cost him his job here.
He was sports editor from about 1968 to 1980, and then worked on the news side for a short time before relocating back east. I lost track of Chuck after receiving a Christmas card from him about 10 years ago from Connecticut, until I learned of his recent death. If anyone recalls any fond memories of Chuck, and I’m sure there are plenty, I’d love to hear them.
Below is the text of an obituary that appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer.
published 7-17-07
GALES FERRY, Conn. -- Charles Lewis Wilfong, 68, of Richard Road, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 15, 2007, at Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Wilfong was born in Philadelphia, on Feb. 9, 1939, the son of Richard and Sonora (Meng) Wilfong.
He was raised and educated in Pennsylvania and had been employed as editor of the Norwich Bulletin from 1985 until his retirement in 2006. Previously he worked as a sports editor in Washington state.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, he proudly served his country in the Marine Corps.
Mr. Wilfong attended college in Scranton, Pa., where he majored in history and communications. Prior to moving to Connecticut, he had resided in Centralia, Wash.
He enjoyed fishing, music, reading and spending time in Vermont.
On Sept. 4, 2004, in Ledyard, he was married to Delicia Altamirano who survives.
Besides his wife, he leaves, two daughters, Audrey and Annette, both of Boston; a brother, Richard Wilfong of Mystic; and a sister, Linda Kays, of Pennsylvania.
Chuck was the Sports Editor at The Chronicle when I started in 1978. He was defintely one unique, some may say strange, sonofagun, but he was, deep down, a very good man. I didn’t know anyone when I started here and Chuck was very gracious and friendly, helping make my transition to the Twin Cities a smooth one.
When he wanted to be, Chuck was one of the finest storytellers around. His stories, in particular features and columns, had life, humor, and flair. He cared about his work, especially the athletes and coaches in the area, but he wrestled with inner demons that eventually cost him his job here.
He was sports editor from about 1968 to 1980, and then worked on the news side for a short time before relocating back east. I lost track of Chuck after receiving a Christmas card from him about 10 years ago from Connecticut, until I learned of his recent death. If anyone recalls any fond memories of Chuck, and I’m sure there are plenty, I’d love to hear them.
Below is the text of an obituary that appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer.
published 7-17-07
GALES FERRY, Conn. -- Charles Lewis Wilfong, 68, of Richard Road, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, July 15, 2007, at Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Wilfong was born in Philadelphia, on Feb. 9, 1939, the son of Richard and Sonora (Meng) Wilfong.
He was raised and educated in Pennsylvania and had been employed as editor of the Norwich Bulletin from 1985 until his retirement in 2006. Previously he worked as a sports editor in Washington state.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, he proudly served his country in the Marine Corps.
Mr. Wilfong attended college in Scranton, Pa., where he majored in history and communications. Prior to moving to Connecticut, he had resided in Centralia, Wash.
He enjoyed fishing, music, reading and spending time in Vermont.
On Sept. 4, 2004, in Ledyard, he was married to Delicia Altamirano who survives.
Besides his wife, he leaves, two daughters, Audrey and Annette, both of Boston; a brother, Richard Wilfong of Mystic; and a sister, Linda Kays, of Pennsylvania.
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