I will remember Ed for his gentleness and his kindness both to me and to others. Ed really treasured his family. He always referred to me as his sister, not his sister-in-law. On one of our last visits he took me aside and gave me one of his favorite paperweights, saying he wanted to be sure I had this. I’ll always remember his huge smile and the sparkle in his eye when I would bring him a loaf of fresh baked banana bread, one of his favorites. Rest in peace, brother.

My Uncle Ed was one of the most kindest, caring, funny, loving men in my life. He was always there for me. Years ago before I had my son, we would go skeet shooting every Sunday. We would go with a few people, but it was always the two of us driving to somewhere in the tri-state area. We would have Elvis on and drink our coffee and just laugh and talk the whole way. He was a great teacher and I learned all the ins and outs of skeet shooting. After my mother died, he made sure that I wasn't alone. He would call almost every day and check on me. He was the true meaning of family. He always said - Family comes first. I will miss all those special times we had together and I can rest easy that he is living it up in Heaven with his parents, my mom, and all the animals in our lives. You will always be in my heart!!

My brother was a truly gentle and caring person. Even with all his own health issues, he went out of his way to befriend many of the residents at the Echo Lake Retirement Community and provide comforting words. He brought smiles to everyone he encountered. His quick wit and stories about growing up in Media - and particularly in the Wawa Dairy area, brightened the day of so many people. I know he will be missed not only by his family and me, but of all his fellow residents at Echo Lake. Rest in peace my brother.

My uncle was a kind hearted person and I have so many memories of him. The ones that stand out the most…

1) During a tough transition period in my life where I was trying to gain independence with a new job fresh out of college I lived in the same house as Ed and my grandparents until I could save enough paychecks to afford first and last months rent for my own apartment. My grandparents didn’t have internet and I had to log long hours on my computer after work by plugging into their land line. It was a harder process than I imagined as all of us were at different life stages (haha)! Ed was the comic relief during this time. He was a great listener and friend to me always. He was always ready to crack a joke if needed! He was the type of person who wanted everyone to succeed and was willing to lend an ear always! I can laugh about those days now but it was pretty scary moving states and starting out like that. I’m so grateful for that entire family for allowing me to live with them while I could get settled and afford my own apartment.

2) My second memory is of endless summer visits as a kid. Lots of amazing dinners with his parents and his sister and my cousins. And lots of fresh corn…! He always knew where the wildlife was on their beautiful property and had stories to share about the thing so loved the most (Andrew Wyeth), the surrounding landscape and anything related to the outdoors.

3) Every single Christmas we would get $100 bills from him. I remember thinking I must be rich. I never understood why he was so generous and I never took that for granted. For someone who did not have kids of his own- he really treated his nieces and nephew like his own children. I will be forever grateful for that.

His ability to listen and be kind is what I will remember the most.

Uncle Ed loved his special Canadian candy. I remember once when I was really little, he gave me a piece from his stash - and I knew I was special!