Husband of the late Catherine. Devoted father of Robert E., Edwin R., Jr. and Joseph M. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Thursday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Jerome Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.