Henry Eschel Edgerton Jr.

Henry Eschel "Hank" Edgerton Jr., age 80, of Rehobeth Beach, Delaware passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Henry was born December 6, 1941. Beloved son of the late Henry Eschel Edgerton and Dorothy Mae (nee Coleburn) Rae; beloved brother of Frank F. Edgerton, Stanley J. Rae and Barbara A. Donnelly, predeceased by two sisters, Ann U. Edgerton and Pamela E. Cooke, also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving partner Theodore "Ted" R. Zapalowicz.

He grew up and lived mostly in Baltimore City. Hank holds the interesting distinction of being Dr. Alfred Blalock's first "Blue Baby" patients and underwent groundbreaking surgery at John Hopkins Hospital. Hank graduated from Forest Park High School in 1961 where, for a short time, Cass Elliot, of Mamas and Papas fame was a classmate. Helater received two AA degrees from the Community College of Baltimore. Hank worked at St. Agnes hospital in the accounting and medical records department, retiring after 35 years of service. After retiring Hank moved to Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. Hank enjoyed singing throughout his life, performing with the Baltimore Men's Chorus and local Barbershop Quartet. Hank loved to travel, read and follow the Ravens and Orioles.

A visitation for Henry will be held Monday, April 25, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. A visitation will occur Monday, April 25, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. A committal service will occur Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery, 6020 Ritchie Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21225.

Henry will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery, 6020 Ritchie Highway, Baltimore, Maryland 21225.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 (heart.org)

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