I remember visiting Ed at GA. Tech in 1979.  I was attending Auburn and we were both in engineering.  Ed was talking about co-oping at NASA and I about the  Airforce.  We both had so far to go at that point.  We ate breakfast in the student hall the next morning.  We always talked about music.  Ed of course minored in it if I’m not mistaken.

Remembering Ed today and the fun times we had. I can still hear that piano. 

I attended Grissom High School and Ed was a classmate and he lived in the same neighborhood just off Weatherly Road in Huntsville.  We had several good conversations through the years and Ed had a good sense of humor,  was a good student and never met a stranger.  I am sorry to hear of Ed's passing.  I will be praying for the family.

For so many years we kept in touch with Eddie and through Titi Dalila, our cousins Arlene & Rob.  Even though we are at a distance we will always cherish our memories with him; we will  never forget his smile, his music and playing the piano; even his Donny & Marie Osmond show with Arlene in our teenage years! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Please receive our most sincere condolences and all of our love from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Diana, Jaime, Julia, Tio Mundo, Titi Melanie, Mundi, Zoraida, Andres, Fabiola y Pablito 🙏🏻💙

I met Ed in college.  I’m hazy on exactly how or why I met him, but I know Tom Wells introduced us.  When we were juniors Tom and I decided we wanted to get a group together and share an apartment.  We ended up with four of us – Ed, Tom, John DiCristina and me.  We didn’t just live together.  We did all kinds of things together. 
 
One of those things was radio theater.  One of my favorite and lasting memories of Ed occurred during one of our recording sessions.  Our only chance to use the studio was late at night and into the wee hours of the morning.  What was easily corrected at 8 pm, was nearly impossible at 3 am.  At 3 am, everything is funny.  And you know Ed.  Once it was funny, it went on and on.  And Ed’s laugh just kept coming out.  One of the parts we were recording was an emotional scene where Ed had to say goodbye to “Fritha.”   At 3 am Ed was having a tough time finding the right emotion for the part.  Couple that with the fact that his ability to say “Fritha” had long since left the building and you had a formula for calamity.  I can’t remember how many takes it took us to get it right, but Ed kept saying the line and trying to sound sad, and then would break out laughing while mangling the name “Fritha.”  We all wanted to be mad about it, but we just kept laughing right along with Ed.  I’m actually not sure if he ever managed to get it right or we just eventually gave up, but I will never forget how much we all laughed together. To this day, I can still hear Ed mispronouncing “Fritha” and then breaking out in laughter, with that silly smile on his face.
 
This story, epitomizes my memories of Ed.  He was a wonderful, talented man who had the gift of laughter; a gift he freely shared with his friends.  No matter what we did, Ed found a way to laugh and to make us laugh with him – often at his own expense.  I know that he is in a better place now, free to share that infectious laugh with others.  I will truly miss him.   Rest in peace Ed.

We were so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing.  We will always remember him as a loving, devoted, and very supportive father.  His daughter, Briana, and our daughter, Kelsey, became good friends starting in day care and continued that friendship all the way through high school and beyond.   We interacted with Ed many, many times at school functions, sporting events, and birthday parties.  We remember him as a great storyteller and a comrade on the roads of Madison as we shuttled our kids to various events in town.  He always had a big smile and a funny story to tell whenever we saw him.  He also had a twinkle in his eye when he talked about his kids.   These are good memories for us.  We sincerely hope his memory will bring strength, comfort, and peace to his family.  May his memory be a blessing for all!

So many of us whose lives were touched by Ed are grieving over his passing. I met Ed when I started Grissom High School as a freshman, and he soon become one of my very best friends. I admired Ed for so many reasons. He had an easy going personality, he was charming, his sense of humor was entertaining and he was quick with a witty remark, he was very intelligent, he was kind and thoughtful, and he was a gifted musician. I think he was one of the most likable people I have ever known. Ed and I were in a freshman Civics before we knew each other, but soon became academic rivals. I remember the day about 2 weeks after the class began when the teacher passed out the weekly test scores. Ed walked over to me after class and introduced himself and told me that "it was good to know your competition." I knew by his smile and the warm handshake that he meant that in the nicest way. We become friends immediately and for the next 4 years we attended football games and school events together, we hiked and biked on weekends and starting double dating with our girlfriends in our Junior and Senior years. Ed was like a brother and will be greatly missed.

Farewell my friend. I will think of you often !!

Dalila I am so sorry for your loss of Edgar. I remember meeting him at NASA when Jose introduced us. He certainly was a wonderful son and a tribute to your and Jose's upbringing.
You and Jose did a  great job in his care over the years.  
Bob Senn

Tío Mundo se une a la pena de toda la familia por la partida de nuestro amado Eddie. Ahora ya Él descansa en paz al amparo de nuestro buen Dios de amor y misericordia. 🙏🏻❤️

Mrs. Carrasquillo, Robbie and Arlene, 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eddie was such a wonderful gift to all he met. 
Que en paz descanse ! 
Con mucho cariño,
Richard y Frances 

Dalila, Arlene and Robbie, 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eddie was such a kind and talented man. His contagious smile and dry wit will always be remembered. May God comfort you with wonderful memories of the times you shared.
Love,
Ana and Jeff Barker

ARLEEN,ROB and FAMILY   it was a pleasure being EDGARS caregiver he is truly being missed .thanks for the kindness that was shown it really meant a lot. FROM.DONNA AT LEGACY .

It has been many years but I will always remember Ed's happy eyes when he would come to Horizon Elementary School to pick up Briana and Ben. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. I last saw Ed at the First Baptist Church, HSV  Living Christmas Tree several years ago, he was so happy catching me up on Briana and Ben and that he had a new little girl. 
Hugs to Briana and Ben.  

I had great conversations with Ed at MSFC and always enjoyed his company. When he spoke about his wife and daughter his eyes light up and smile grew wider. 
Thank you Ed for being in my life. May God bless you and your loved ones. Until we meet again.

I fondly remember that Eddie's visit to PR was my birthday. We took a long walk through the countryside until we reached a river. Daddy remembers taking care of his kids while he took a walk around Morovis, PR. Both my parents and my siblings are very sorry for what happened and we pray for strength for all. Receive a big hug


Praying for Ed’s family and those that loved him. 

I met Ed in 1974 at Latham Methodist Church.  My family had just moved to Huntsville.  As soon as I walked into the church, I heard "Laughter in The Rain" being played on a piano. It was Ed playing.  One of our youth directors introduced us. Ed gave me the nickname "Wally".  The name stuck and all of his family called me Wally.  I was richly blessed to know Ed and all of the Carrasquillo family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ed was the first real love of my life. I remember being so young and carefree with him, his family and friends.  We were all invincible then, never thinking about the fact that we'd be taken from this earth or when it would happen.  Ed had such a kind and loving soul and at the same time his confidence may have made him appear too self confident to some, but those of us who really knew him, knew better.  I remember him sitting at the piano playing and singing Elton John, and he did it so well! He loved life, his family and friends, and he loved God.  I imagine he's in Heaven carrying on a conversation with him right now.  Ed, you will be missed by all who loved and knew you.  One day I plan on seeing you again, and we can sit down and talk.  

I know this has been a difficult road for Ed and those who love him.  We became friends in high school and that friendship continued
through the years at church and even through our children's friendships.  He has always exuded friendliness and energy.   He had a great intellect and was talented in many areas.  I know that he was very proud of Briana, Ben and Isabella.  I am thankful for his friendship and pray for God's peace for all of his family and loved ones. 

Thoughts and prayers for Ed’s family. We worked together at MSFC and my sons were in daycare with Ben and Briana. 
Prayers for all of you. 

Became friends with Ed at church in the Young Married Couples Class. Ed was very talented and smart and I am fortunate to have known him. We worked together in Royal Ambassadors and took several trips together as chaperones. He was full of energy and his attention to details was unmatched. Like me, Ed had the gift of gab and we could wear each other out in a conversation. He will be missed.

I am so sorry! I am honored to have gotten to know Ed in high school. He always seemed to be smiling. I pray  that today and every day will be filled with happy memories. Your wonderful family will be in our prayers. 


We have very fond memories of Ed when we taught a children's Sunday School class together in the 90's.  He was always faithful to show up, enthusiastic, and joyful when teaching the little ones.  It was an honor to know him.
Emily and Jack Burwell

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Edgar J. Carrasquillo

23 février 1960 – 19 juillet 2021

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