Edward Cecil Lowande

Edward Cecil Lowande, 95, of Cape Coral, FL, went home to the Lord Saturday, February 28, 2026, after a long illness. Edward (Ed) was surrounded by his wife Violet and family members at Hospice House in Cape Coral, FL. Ed was strong in his Catholic faith and looked forward to joining the angels and saints.

Ed was born in the suburbs of Philadelphia on February 2,1931 to Cecil and Marrion (Sellman) Lowande who both preceded him in death. Ed had one sibling, Richard Lowande, who also preceded him in death in 2025. He attended Philadelphia schools and was a big Philadelphia Flyers and Eagles Fan.

Edwards family moved to Detroit when his Dad took a job at SS Kresge in 1951. Prior to the move, the United States was involved in the Korean War and Ed enlisted in the US Navy volunteering for Submarine service. He served on three different diesel boats (submarines) and obtained the rank of Torpedoman 2nd Class (TM2 SS) and earned his DBF/Dolphins. Edward returned to Detroit after the war and attempted to join the Detroit Police Department. He was told he was two young but a relative suggested he go and apply with the Detroit Fire Department. In 1953, Ed was hired after several months of waiting. He began his 27 years with the Detroit Fire Department, working mostly squads and retiring from Squad 2 in 1976. Ed’s time with the DFD resulted in many injuries on the job which eventually led to his retirement because of disabilities. Edward loved his DFD and if you have ever visited his home, he has a wall dedicated to his service as a Fire Fighter and loved to tell stories of fires he fought.

Edward marriage to Kathleen (Soper), who passed in 2012, resulted in 8 children together over ten years. Ed is survived by his children; Edward S. Lowande, Thomas R. (Lori) Lowande, Ann Marie (Alberto) Vasquez, James (Cheryl) Lowande, William (Kimberly) Lowande, Mary Kay (Michael) Jones, Robert Lowande, Paul Lowande. Edward was grandpa to 24 grandchildren, great grandpa to 52 and great-great grandpa to 6 as well as many cousins and relatives. Edward loved them all and admitted he couldn’t remember all their names at 95!

Edward married Violet {Bushey} in April 1992 and have been together in Florida for over 34 years They started their lives together in Beverly Hills, FL and then in 1996, built a home in Cape Coral so they could be closer to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren .

Edward would be the first to tell you he made many life mistakes in his early years with his family. Once he returned to his Catholic faith, he found new commitment and has since never wavered in his beliefs. Edward was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral.

A visitation will be held at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 950 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33991, on Wednesday, March 4th from 5 - 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral on Thursday, March 5th at 11am, followed by interment with military honors at Coral Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Andrews School.

Ed answered the call to serve his country and the City of Detroit and now, having answered his final call, he rests in eternal peace.