Gary Jerome Chambers, 55, of Hamden, departed this life April 3, 2010. He was the husband of Velvet Claud.
Born in New Haven, CT, April 8, 1954, he was the son of Fletcher Chambers and Violet Gibson Newton.
Gary was employed at Connecticut Business Systems as a Copy Repair Technician. He served as a Coach, member of the Board of Directors and President of the Walter Pop Smith Little League for many years.
In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves to cherish his memory, a son, Brian Chambers; brothers, Glen, Randy (Gloria) and Stanley (Kathy) Chambers; sisters, Gail and Loretta Chambers and Joyce (Gary) Hyman; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by a brother, Wayne Chambers; and his stepfather, Bishop James Newton.
A celebration of Mr. Chambers' life and legacy will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Living Word Ministries, 225 Meloy Rd., West Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
