Edward A. Kildare, age 74, recent resident of Spring Hill, Fl., died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Eddie, as he was known, was born on November 17, 1943 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. His parents were the late Edward A. Kildare Ortiz and Maria Mercedes de Leon Kildare. He graduated with a Master’s Degree In Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus. He was a member Rho Omicron Rho (POP) Fraternity. He went on to become Vice President and Director of Construction and Maintenance for Pueblo International. He later went on to open his own general contractor business, EDKCO Corporation, from which he retired.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife Linda and his children: Karen Kildare of Trujillo Alto, PR, Edward Kildare of New Jersey, Eddie Javier Kildare of Killeen, TX, Jessica Rivera of SW Ranches, FL, Xiomara Rivera-Valenzuela of Davie, Fl and Kaylee Kildare of Miramar, FL. As well as his sister, Myrna Kildare and her two daughters: Alixandra and Katrina. Eddie will be tremendously missed by his grand-children: Michelle, Viviana, Natalia, Nicole, Veronica, Edward, Eddie, Alvin, Kytzia, Keily, Yellitza, Kevin, Sofia, Daniella, Anastasia, Olivia, Adam, Leela.
Eddie, who was known and loved by many. He had many names: Edward, Eddie, Kildare, but the ones he treasured the most were Papi Eddie, abuelito Eddie and Papa Eddie. We will miss his larger than life personality, his lame jokes and his love for everyone. If you were known and loved by him you definitely had a nickname; and if you knew him you definitely knew the love of his life, “Pancha.”
The family will gather at the Turner Funeral Homes Spring Hill Drive Chapel. The viewing will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 3-5pm. ‘The funeral service will be at 5pm.
