Peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at age 84, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his first wife, Margaret. Survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Diane (Smith); his sons, William(Kathleen), Richard(Nancy), Michael(Lynn) and Steve(Vera Morrill); daughters, Carol, Marjorie(Robert)Simpson and Mary(Gary)Buck; his sister, Ruth Fitzgerald; 19 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Edward was a US Navy veteran and an active member of St. Rita Church. He will always be remembered as a loving father and devoted husband.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the New Comer Family Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:15 at St Rita Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Pines of Peace Comfort Care Home, 2378 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519