Edward was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He grew up in West Islip, NY. A 1973 graduate of Manhattan College, he was an engineer with Verizon for 43 years. Edward was an avid fisherman and boat captain in Hampton Bays, NY and lived in North Babylon, NY. He loved animals, being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, skiing and hunting. He had an incredible mind, loved to fix things, had a great sense of humor and was known by his friends as the Gentle Giant. He was survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Patricia, and his son James Edward.