Edward was born on August 13, 1934 in the Bronx, NY to the late Anthony and Josephine (Centrella) Occhino. Edward was a proud Navy Korean War Veteran and served from 1952-1955. He worked for over 60 years in the business machine industry working for many large companies. He retired in 2011 as the Vice President of Sales for Alltech Business Solutions. Edward loved sailing and as an active member of the Minisceongo Yacht Club, he achieved lifetime membership. During this time, he served as Commodore and was on the Board of Directors for five years. Among his many interests, Edward also enjoyed playing handball and was a New York State Handball Champion.
Edward was a devoted husband of 65 years, a caring father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Louise Occhino; loving children, Ronald Occhino and his wife Barbara, Joseph Occhino and his wife Kathleen, and Valerie Schepis and her husband Al; devoted brothers, Arthur Occhino and Anthony Occhino (Carol); and brother-in-law Charles Baris (John Hart). He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Christine (Justin Hubbard), Nicole (Nicholas Cilli), Danielle (Matt Carey), Erica (Mike Vanacore), Lisa, and Robert. Edward is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the WANAMAKER & CARLOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY. (We kindly ask that you please adhere to all NYS DOH Social Distancing Guidelines.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 3rd at Sacred Heart Church, Suffern, NY. Burial will follow at the Frederick Loescher Veterans Cemetery, New Hempstead, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties.
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