Edward was born on December 25, 1926 in Worcester, MA to Edward and Mary (Condon), the third of four children. He leaves his devoted wife Alice Yaeger O’Connell and son Kevin, both of Vienna. He received his degree in journalism from Northeastern University in 1952. Edward was a proud Navy veteran who served in World War II on the USS Trousdale AKA-79. He participated in the Invasion of Okinawa in support of the 10th Army. He was awarded many medals for his service including the World War II Victory medal, Navy Occupation Service medal, China Service medal, American Campaign Asiatic medal. In 1953 Edward joined the CIA and retired in 1984. He earned the Intelligence Medal of Merit and also the Career Achievement Award.
Edward is survived by his sister Phyllis (O’Connell) Pearson of Shrewsbury, MA, three step-children Chris, Chuck and Beth, along with many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation to be held at Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church on Thursday January 31 from 4 to 8pm. A Mass will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Friday at 10:30 AM in Vienna, VA.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made in Ed’s name to Hillsdale College, in care of: Mr. Patrick Flannery, Hillsdale College, 33 E. College St., Hillsdale, MI 49242.
