At the age of 76, and a resident of Phila., PA. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Frydlewicz), loving father of Theresa Long (Dave), Colleen Poole (Michael), Patricia Malitsky (Christopher), and Edward (Beth). Beloved grandfather of Alyssa, Tim, Matthew, Christopher, Samuel, Ryan, Alexandrea, Donald, and Clara. Brother of Dolores Meredith and the late Jack, brother in law of Theresa Sheridan. A member of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic War vets, Ed was also former President and member of the Board of Trustees, Northeast Catholic High School Alumni Assoc. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday 7 to 9 PM and also Monday 8:30 to 9:15 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his Funeral Mass 10 AM St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Northeast Catholic Alumni Mem. Scholarship Fund., Inc., PO Box 7005, Phila., PA 19149-0005.