Edward Scott Delzer

Edward Scott Delzer was born to Harvey and Hilda Delzer in Tampa, Florida on May 29, 1959. He passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on July 28, 2018. Ed was the oldest of three children with two sisters, Penny and Laura. Ed graduated from Gulf High School in 1977. Ed valued his education. He began at St. Petersburg Junior College, then attended Florida State University, where he graduated with a double-major in Political Science and History. He began his career as a financial and insurance advisor with A. G. Edwards and after gaining experience as part of a large firm, Ed partnered with an associate to start their own insurance agency, O'Brien & Delzer in Spring Hill, Florida. They experienced such success, that Ed was able to retire before his 50th birthday.

In his youth, Ed played basketball and tennis competitively, and enjoyed all sports, both as an athlete and a spectator. Ed had a love for movies… as a child, John Wayne westerns were his favorite and he would reenact his favorite scenes riding horses with his cousins in South Dakota. Later, Ed’s friends knew him as the movie buff, often introducing them to the classics so that they could be in on his favorite lines. He also loved adventure, traveling with friends to exotic locations, and good country music.

Ed had a unique, very dry sense of humor. He connected with many people through social media emailing and messaging. Ed didn’t just make fun of life, he made life fun. His wit showed his intellect and he would think up ways to entertain his friends, which endeared him to all who knew him. His uncanny memory for all things served him equally well in real-life situations as well as trivia... Ed was Google before there was Google.

Ed believed that if you were his friend, you were his friend for life - he maintained friendships from grade school. If you knew him, you knew his kindness and generosity were unmatched. Ed had an imposing physical presence, but a heart of gold, exemplified by his love for animals and children. Ed was devoted to his family, spending his time and energy with extended family and friends whom he treated as family. Ed was Mr. Reliable, always there when you needed him. His girlfriend, Kelly, called him “Steady Eddy.” He was everyone’s “go-to guy” because he was incredibly knowledgeable and capable. A man of his word, his father instilled in him a sense of dignity and loyalty.

Ed faithfully attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in New Port Richey, Florida. He was very fit and health conscious, being a regular part of the fitness community at Premier Choice Fitness.

Ed was preceded in death by his sister, Penny, his cat, Tolstoy, and joined in death by his father and best friend, Harvey. He is survived by his mother, Hilda, his sister Laura, Kelly Daniel, and countless friends and family.

A visitation will take place on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 3-6:00 pm, with the service at 6:00 pm at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774.