RIP Woodingdean Seagull - Tony Langridge

[Nitram]

Sad news sounded like a very good man

 

[ROSM]

What awful sad news. I met him once or twice and can't say that I knew him. But I knew of him through his hard work and sterling efforts. My thoughts to his family and friends

 

[brightonmark1234]

very sad news RIP Tony Langridge

 

[Driver8]

Terrible news.

 

[Fat Langers]

I knew my dad had many friends on here and had helped many people. I know how much he loved doing his golf day and loved helping with the REMF. He was a life long supporter of the Albion and it's him I blame for my love of the club.
I know a lot would like to do something for him at the next home game, but please may I ask if we could do it on the 30th. Dads brother is currently away and I know of other friends that would want to be there and won't make the next home game.
As we don't have everyone's details, and I'm not sure of everyone's relationship with Dad, I'll keep you all informed with funeral arrangements for those who want to attend.

Loved you so much. RIP Dad. X

 

[Thunder Bolt]

RIP Tony. As others have said, what a lovely man. I knew him at Withdean and in the north stand at the Amex. I never heard him say a bad word about anybody. I'm really upset by the news of his death.
Thought with his friends and family.

 

[cpfc remf captain]

I knew my dad had many friends on here and had helped many people. I know how much he loved doing his golf day and loved helping with the REMF. He was a life long supporter of the Albion and it's him I blame for my love of the club.
I know a lot would like to do something for him at the next home game, but please may I ask if we could do it on the 30th. Dads brother is currently away and I know of other friends that would want to be there and won't make the next home game.
As we don't have everyone's details, and I'm not sure of everyone's relationship with Dad, I'll keep you all informed with funeral arrangements for those who want to attend.

Loved you so much. RIP Dad. X

Thoughts with your family tonight, your Dad really was a great guy and someone even me as a Palace fan will always remember.

 

[The Large One]

I hope the Langridge family won't mind me posting this...

I spoke to Katherine - Tony's daughter - yesterday on the phone.

She was full of optimism and positivity, despite knowing what was coming. I post this because, for me, what was coming across was that she is a real chip off the block; happy, bright and charming all in the face of a real challenge.

That was Tony, that was.

 

[Sheebo]

I knew my dad had many friends on here and had helped many people. I know how much he loved doing his golf day and loved helping with the REMF. He was a life long supporter of the Albion and it's him I blame for my love of the club.
I know a lot would like to do something for him at the next home game, but please may I ask if we could do it on the 30th. Dads brother is currently away and I know of other friends that would want to be there and won't make the next home game.
As we don't have everyone's details, and I'm not sure of everyone's relationship with Dad, I'll keep you all informed with funeral arrangements for those who want to attend.

Loved you so much. RIP Dad. X

So sorry man. Let Tonys memory live on forever - I know it will with us

 

[El Presidente]

A very decent, honourable man. His passing is a huge loss. RIP.

 

[Meade's Ball]

Very sorry to read of such a loss. RIP.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

I knew my dad had many friends on here and had helped many people. I know how much he loved doing his golf day and loved helping with the REMF. He was a life long supporter of the Albion and it's him I blame for my love of the club.
I know a lot would like to do something for him at the next home game, but please may I ask if we could do it on the 30th. Dads brother is currently away and I know of other friends that would want to be there and won't make the next home game.
As we don't have everyone's details, and I'm not sure of everyone's relationship with Dad, I'll keep you all informed with funeral arrangements for those who want to attend.

Loved you so much. RIP Dad. X

Your father was obviously much loved.

Thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.

 

[The Large One]

I knew my dad had many friends on here and had helped many people. I know how much he loved doing his golf day and loved helping with the REMF. He was a life long supporter of the Albion and it's him I blame for my love of the club.
I know a lot would like to do something for him at the next home game, but please may I ask if we could do it on the 30th. Dads brother is currently away and I know of other friends that would want to be there and won't make the next home game.
As we don't have everyone's details, and I'm not sure of everyone's relationship with Dad, I'll keep you all informed with funeral arrangements for those who want to attend.

Loved you so much. RIP Dad. X

It was a pleasure and a privilege to know and work alongside him organising the REMF matches and the Quiz Nights. A top bloke.

Thoughts and condolences to you all.

 

[daveyboy1973]

Sorry to hear. Rip

 

[fat old seagull]

Terrible news, I only met Tony once when he attempted to drag me and my ancient sticks to the Golf. Left me cheerfully having to bribe my absence.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Will miss his cheery smile. Rest in Peace Tony.

 

[DavePage]

It’s been a sad couple of weeks, RIP my friend

 

[Hiney]

Dreadful news. RIP Tony, a really good man.

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Thanks to everyone for the lovely tributes, as a big brother you couldnt wish for anyone better.
I am on holiday in Zante with my wife and daughter and whilst we knew the end was coming, the phone call from
my younger brother has left us all heartbroken.
Reading this thread, whilst reducing us to floods of tears, has helped because the sentiments and words make us even prouder of Tony.
He was a fantastic older brother who would do anything for anyone.
A leading member of the Brighton Mods in the early 60's, he would run me to school on bis Lambretta GT 200
and was always with his crew on Bank Holiday's when the Rockers came to town.
In 1969 Tony worked at the Sunblest near our house in Woodingdean as a wholesale delivery driver. He used to finish about 12-00 ish and on a Friday lunchtime the snow dumped down and there were no buses running to get home from school, i was at Westlain (falmer) so Tony walked through the snow over the Falmer road to bring me a coat and scarf. The weather was fine 1st thing so we didnt have winter clothing on. The headmaster wouldnt allow us to go over the Falmer road to get home. We had to go along Lewes road, up Bear road and around the racecourse to Woodingdean.Tony just gave the coat, wellys and scarf to a student from Sussex University who had just a jumper and trainers.
He was that sort of guy. He would help anyone.
I think that is why he enjoyed his work with the REMF so much.
I visited Tony every day at the RSCH when we new his time was short.The day before I came on holiday was the worst day of my life. I shook hands with Tony and said i would see him when I came back on the 18th, knowing in my heart that that was very unlikely. All he said was dont worry about me, have a great holiday.
Just about sums him up.
I will miss you so much Tony, i couldnt have wished for a better brother
RIP TONY
Wont be Druv Bruv.
X

 

[Walker_this_way]

Such a tragic loss for all those connected with the remf. Brighton and palace fans alike owe so much to him for bringing us together to fight for a brilliant cause.
On a personal level, although I only met him a few brief times, he did so much to help me pursue my career in journalism and I owe him for that.
My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time and hope his work will live on after his passing as he gave us so much to be proud of.
R.I.P Tony

 

[The Large One]

Thanks to everyone for the lovely tributes, as a big brother you couldnt wish for anyone better.
I am on holiday in Zante with my wife and daughter and whilst we knew the end was coming, the phone call from
my younger brother has left us all heartbroken.
Reading this thread, whilst reducing us to floods of tears, has helped because the sentiments and words make us even prouder of Tony.
He was a fantastic older brother who would do anything for anyone.
A leading member of the Brighton Mods in the early 60's, he would run me to school on bis Lambretta GT 200
and was always with his crew on Bank Holiday's when the Rockers came to town.
In 1969 Tony worked at the Sunblest near our house in Woodingdean as a wholesale delivery driver. He used to finish about 12-00 ish and on a Friday lunchtime the snow dumped down and there were no buses running to get home from school, i was at Westlain (falmer) so Tony walked through the snow over the Falmer road to bring me a coat and scarf. The weather was fine 1st thing so we didnt have winter clothing on. The headmaster wouldnt allow us to go over the Falmer road to get home. We had to go along Lewes road, up Bear road and around the racecourse to Woodingdean.Tony just gave the coat, wellys and scarf to a student from Sussex University who had just a jumper and trainers.
He was that sort of guy. He would help anyone.
I think that is why he enjoyed his work with the REMF so much.
I visited Tony every day at the RSCH when we new his time was short.The day before I came on holiday was the worst day of my life. I shook hands with Tony and said i would see him when I came back on the 18th, knowing in my heart that that was very unlikely. All he said was dont worry about me, have a great holiday.
Just about sums him up.
I will miss you so much Tony, i couldnt have wished for a better brother
RIP TONY
Wont be Druv Bruv.
X

Excellent tribute.

Our sincerest condolences.