Edgar T Gammage Rembert was born April 6, 1978 in Bridgeport to Winfred Sr. and Patsy Rembert. He suddenly departed for his heavenly home on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
Edgar loved music and singing. The music of the eighties was his favorite. With his soulful voice he imitated Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, and Michael Jackson. Not only could he sing, but Edgar would cut a rug on the dance floor.
One of seven children of Winfred & Patsy he moved to New Haven at age 7. Edgar attended Troup middle school and graduated from James Hillhouse High school in 1997. At Hillhouse Edgar was a standout athlete competing in Football as well as indoor and outdoor Track and Field. Edgar briefly attended George Wallace State in Alabama. He was a loyal Giants and 49ers fan. Edgar played for the New Haven Knights and recently played Offensive Lineman for the New Haven Venom Semi-Pro football team.
Edgar was a passionate dreamer who always greeted everyone with a smile and kind word. He was dedicated to his parents and siblings. Edgar enjoyed delectable late night meals with his dad and singing “Three Pictures of the Lord” to his mom. In the midst of her preparing his meals, Edgar and his sister Lillian would spar about football. His team always won. He loved going to the movies with his brother Junior. Although he often fell asleep he would always wake up and say “that was a great movie!”
Edgar won eight state titles of various events in indoor and outdoor track. He was also an advocate for voter registration
In addition to his parents he leaves six brothers, Winfred (Tamu), John, Mitchell, and Patrick Rembert, Robby Nunez, and Justin Waters. Two sisters, Lillian, and Nancy Rembert. Lifelong friends Devon McFarlane and Triston Harris. Edgar also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and the community in which he lived.
“When I leave this earth i do not want a grave. I want a statue of me holding a torch looking out into the sea. Every night at eight o’clock my torch lights up so the people can know that there is still hope for the world, and the national flag next to me blowing int he wind and I am somewhere foar away chanting, ‘I’m eager to run.’” — Edgar
I watched this kid grow up and know every single one of his siblings and their parents. They are a beautiful and talented family. We were a better community for having Edgar and for having Mr. and Mrs Rembert still among us. I will miss his smile and his polite hello whenever we would see each other. May God bless his soul and may the Remberts be blessed for raising a young man who was a stellar example of what young people should be.