
Remembering Jeff Edwards: Binghamton’s Legendary Plumbing Expert and Musician
They say that when you buy a house, even if all is good with the inspection report, things are likely to start to break within the first six months of owning it. I can attest to that truth.
Only a few months into owning our new home, my husband and I discovered a plumbing issue, but having just bought our house, we were feeling a bit of financial strain. We hoped to save money by attempting the repair ourselves but needed advice from someone more knowledgeable about how to go about it.
We turned to social media for advice, and one recommendation led us to visit a man named Jeff Edwards at Kovarik Hardware in Binghamton, who, according to our friends, was an outstanding plumbing expert.
It turns out, he was.
Jeff knew exactly what our problem was and helped us find the things we needed to fix the issue ourselves, saving us hundreds of dollars.
I'm sad to tell you that Jeff, a man who not only helped my family but hundreds of others in the Southern Tier and who also entertained the Binghamton community as a local musician, has passed away.
Jeff’s employer, Kovarik Hardware, shared the awful news on its Facebook page. The heartfelt message from Kovarik Hardware paints a beautiful picture of Jeff's impact on the community.
In 2001, Jeff became a member of the Kovarik Hardware team and quickly became the go-to person for hundreds of people in the Southern Tier who ran into things they weren’t able to figure out how to fix on their own.
Jeff had an easygoing personality and was always up for a chat and a good laugh with customers but above all else, the advice that he gave was always solid.
Jeff was not only committed to his work at Kovarik’s, but he was also deeply engaged in the Binghamton music scene, dedicating a large chunk of his life to playing in local bands.
When Jeff wasn't at Kovarik Hardware, he could usually be found at Mansion Audio collaborating with musicians from various locations. The staff at Kovarik's Hardware describe Mansion Audio as his other true love aside from the store.
Arrangements are still in progress and a celebration of life is being planned for Jeff. Kovarik Hardware promises to share that information once they have it for anyone who would like to honor the life of a truly wonderful member of the Southern Tier community.
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