Edward Michael Drost (Smilin’ Ed) 86, went to be with our Lord on July 14th. He was very strong in his faith and pure of heart. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Ed was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on July 17, l933 and moved to Tampa with his family in 1971. He worked for Eastern Airlines for 33 years as ticket agent until his retirement in 1988. Ed knew no strangers and could talk to anyone, about anything (especially health and nutrition!) He spent his retirement years exploring his God given gift as an artist and felt great joy giving away his masterpieces to family and friends. Ed was a huge country music fan and loved playing his Martin guitar with friends and anyone else who would sit and listen to him. His smile and warm heart will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Virginia, daughter Pattie Hus (Jim), son Mike (Debbie), grandson Taylor Wells (Brianna), great grand-children Harper and Landon, grand-daughter Amy Fisher (Lance), sister Josephine Sosik (John) Exton, PA and nine nieces and nephews. Predeceasing him were his parents, John and Mary Drost, brothers Walter, Joseph, Frank, sisters Ann, Jean and Irene Lasecki.
A memorial mass will be held at Incarnation Catholic Church on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:00am.
Incarnation Catholic Church: 8220 W Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida 33615
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