It still hurts and is heartbreaking I will never be able to speak to or see Ed again. What I carry in my heart is amazing memories of him working alongside Ed in Miami on the ramp at AA and once again seeing him here in Dallas when I moved here. Ed’s work ethic and huge heart was unparalleled. Whether he came to visit me in my office to ask about shift bids or just talk Steelers versus Dolphins football, his and Rosy‘s love of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or just catch up about anything going on in our lives, I will always remember his infectious smile and perfect hair, even after working on the ramp for 8 or 12 hours. I still recall how excited he was to get his transfer back to South Florida last year not knowing what he was going through. You would never know he was struggling because he did not want to burden anybody. That was just who Ed was and is. I’m going to miss him terribly. To Rosy and his entire family, may God comfort you during this difficult time and know Ed was so incredibly proud of all of you and loved you dearly. Well done faithful servant. Rest in peace my friend. ❤️💔

Ed, you were an amazing, hardworking man who loved Rosy so very deeply. Im honored to have shared the title of “best friend” with you in her life. Thank you for taking such good care of Rosy and loving her all these years. I know you will be watching over her from up above. May you rest easy!

We are so grateful we got to make these memories with you. You will be missed and forever in our hearts.

To the Family of Ed, 
So sorry for your loss.  May God provide you comfort through family, friendships, and a lifetime of amazing memories.  Reading all the beautiful sentiments touched my heart.  An outstanding person who made a positive impact on the lives of others.  Well done!
Rest in peace Ed.  
Love , Ruthie Greiner-Crothers your long lost cousin in Pittsburgh.

It still feels unreal, and it hurts deeply. Tomorrow it’s going to feel different walking into the break room and saying good morning to everyone. I worked alongside Ed many times, and our conversations went far beyond the job—we talked about life, sports, family, and everything in between. I’ll never forget the advice he gave me or the conversations we shared. Rest well, Ed. Sending all my love and prayers to you and your family.

Although, I didn’t know Ed well I heard many stories about him and did get to meet him at a baseball game I attended with Rosy. He was a very kind man, respectful and fun to be around. 
I’m sending all my love to Rosy and family and thinking of you all during this time. Words are never enough, sending love and hugs from afar.

At the Black Forest in Germany his favorite trip. The only time I’ve ever seen his hair out of place.

Ed was an amazing guy. Warm and friendly, always with a kind smile and nice word. We missed him in Dallas and will always remember him as a good, decent man. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. God bless you all.

Greg Cosey

Sending my Deepest Condolences to Ed’s Family. Ed was one of the greatest and most genuine people I’ve met. I love you Ed Murtha! 

Forever in our hearts and memories .


Argel

To the Murtha family and Rosy,

Ed was a co worker but also my buddy and sounding board at times.  I feel lucky to have shared time with him.  He was a great worker and I admired him immensely.   I’m very sorry for your loss and know that God has a special place for Ed.  Rest in peace.  Love you brother and I’ll miss you!

Ed… don't know what to say.. Other than you were a great friend and awesome person to work with. You are a thought person than cared about others. The conversations we had about sports, politics and poker will not be forgotten. My condolences to Rosy and your family in these tough times, may God bless Rosy and your family. 
Until we meet again

Ed was truly one of a kind. He carried himself with a good attitude every single day, no matter the challenges in front of him. His work ethic was something to admire—steady, dependable, and unwavering. If something needed to be done, Ed was there without hesitation, doing whatever it took to get the job finished and done right.

But beyond his dedication and determination, it was his heart that stood out most. Ed was one of the best friends a person could ever have—loyal, supportive, and always ready with a kind word or a helping hand. He had a way of making the people around him feel valued and understood, and that is a gift few possess.

His presence made things better, his friendship made life brighter, and his memory will continue to inspire everyone fortunate enough to have known him.

Ed, we Love You and Miss You

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort to your spirit and family at this time. May Ed's soul be comforted and cradled by the love of the Father our Lord.

On Ed’s 50th Birthday! 10 day cruise on Disney from Hawaii to Canada.  He loved cruising!

Ed - Saying goodbye feels impossible, but my heart is so full of love and gratitude for the time we had. You fought a brief but truly courageous battle against cancer, and I take comfort in knowing that God mercifully brought you lovingly and peacefully into heaven, free from pain.
I will forever cherish the fun memories of our youth: the adventures we shared, going to Slippery Rock together, and the crazy, wonderful experience of living in that townhouse in Raleigh with our seven fellow American Airlines colleagues. The fact that people often thought we were twins is testament to our bond.
Years passed, and I, like so many others, stupidly believed we would always have another day or another year to visit and make memories. Your sudden passing has truly taught me, and the rest of us, a profound lesson: tomorrow is not promised. We must take that trip, make that call, and live fully for each and every day, because a healthy tomorrow is never guaranteed.
As much as I miss you and regret putting off our time together, I am deeply thankful for the life you lived. You had an amazing love story with Rosy, a beautiful partnership that brought you both so much joy. I'm also grateful that you were surrounded by friends and coworkers who loved and respected you so much. Your impact was clearly far-reaching.
You left us too soon, Ed, but your spirit remains in the hearts of everyone who loved you. You are deeply missed, and your memory will continue to inspire me to live life to the fullest.
Love your sister,  Anne

🕊❤️The passing of Edward Murtha has sadden me to my core. But, again having the honor and the privilege of knowing him and working with him give me a sense of great strength.  Edward was a man of great integrity always displaying beautiful energy. He was so incredibly nice, so respectful just simply a great person to have crossed paths with. He was hard working, always smiling. I always loved listening to him speak about the next cruise on his agenda with his Wife Rosy.  American Airlines is definitely at a great loss today, we all will miss Edward Murtha 💔. 😢 

The Murtha Family has my Deepest Condolences and my Sincere Prayers. And I pray fervently for God's Strength and Comfort through your time of grievement. I am so sorry 😞 for your loss ....🕊😢💔💙🤍✈️....

Thank you to all Ed's friends who shared their experiences with my big brother.
My brother lived by three quiet rules he never wrote down: choose joy, connect deeply, and communicate love.
He chose joy every single day, even when life handed him reasons not to. No matter how rough things got, he’d find the one ridiculous thing worth laughing at and make sure the rest of us laughed too. 
He connected like it was his full-time job. Some of my favorite moments were those phone calls as he drove home (windows down, that familiar voice on speaker, asking about my day, teasing me about something I did thirty years ago, checking in on the kids, the dogs). I’m going to miss those drives home with him more than I can say. 
Mostly Ed spoke of Rosy. She was, is, and always will be the love of his life (the one he chose first, connected with deepest, and spoke to in glances, inside jokes, and steady hands). Rosy, he never needed a big speech to tell you what you meant; he just lived it every single day.
Thank you Ed for every mile we rode together on those drives home.
I’ll keep the passenger seat empty until we meet again, and you’d better have a new joke ready other than wanting to be Hobo.

He was a great person and belly partner!! He was fun to work with, quick witted and great union brother. I loved hearing his cruise stories. He will be very missed

Rosy, my heart breaks for you. I know Ed was the most important person in your life and you loved each other so much. Hold on to the many precious memories you have together.  

Wish I was closer but I am only a phone call (or text) away.

Love you,
Barbara

This one hurt because as a coworker, I only got a few chances to work side by side Murtha. He and I both worked at DFW and FLL but conversed often right before he left FLL station. I appreciated his positive spirit; a quiet demeanor, but would open up if you greeted him with the same positive energy. And of course, as both PA natives and Steelers fans, we shared that commonality outside of being AA fleet service clerks. Sending condolences and prayers to the Murtha family

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on this untimely demise of ED .I have no words to express my sorrow .The first time I saw ED I introduced myself to him .He told me where he came from .ED was a real gentleman.He was always kind, polite and respectful.He always had a smile on his face .He always looked immaculate.He would stand on the end of jet bridge and  would always come forward to take carry on bags from us .He  was equally kind and respectful to the passengers .
May you rest in peace  ED .You will be missed .
Samira Malik CSC FLL

I met Ed last December when I transferred to FLL, and one thing that stood out immediately was his work ethic. He never complained, never cut corners he just showed up and got the job done every single time. From the moment we met, he had this way of making even a tough shift a little lighter. I’ll never forget him joking about how TWU guys don’t walk around with their knee pads like us IAM guys, or the random life advice he’d drop on me in between flights that always seemed to hit at the right moment.

Even though I only knew him for a short time, he made an impact on me that will last . I’m sad we never got that poker game in, but I’ll always remember that we planned to and that says a lot about the kind of person he was.

Ed will live on in the memories of everyone who had the privilege of working beside him. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who loved him. He’ll be missed more than words can say.

My heartfelt condolences to your family; it was a pleasure always saying hello and goodbye at our time clock! we exchanged; how was your day , always a kind and polite gentleman 🙏
May you rest in eternal peace  dear colleague 🙏

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was such a wonderful guy. He was always talking about cruises. He was a great co-worker . He will be missed. This is so sad to all who knew him. 💕🙏💕

To my friend, coworker and fellow Member of the Steeler Nation. In life you were not only a great worker, but you were even a better person. The seeds that you sewed will live on forever. The world has lost a really great man, but the heavens have gained a better Angel! Rest in peace my friend!

Ed was a wonderful friend and co worker! You will truly be missed by everyone, condolences to family and wife Rosie. Till we meet again. Love you brother!

OBITUARY

Edward John Murtha

September 17, 1965 – November 20, 2025

Caballero Rivero Hialeah

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