Edward C. Blackburn, Sr. (Blackie) passed away peacefully December 23, 2020 at the age of 85.  A resident of Levittown, PA for over 50 years before retiring to New Albany, Pa.  Edward was born in Philadelphia, son of Joseph and Anna (Cassidy).  Beloved husband of the late Alice.  Devoted father of Edward Jr. (Mary), Joseph (Sandy), Steven Sr. (Kelly), Susan Wallover (Michael).  Preceded in death by son, Ronald (Nancy), daughter Kathleen, grandson Michael, six brothers and three sisters.  Dear Grandpop of 9 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.  Also survived by his sister Joan Daley, sister-in-law Barbara Asta, brothers-in-law Ronald and Arthur Beffert and many nieces and nephews.  A retired employee of the Budd Company, Edward was also an avid hunter and fan of Notre Dame Football.  A viewing will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1514 Woodbourne Road, Levittown, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM, Queen of the Universe Church, 2443 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA.  Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in his memory would be appreciated.