Born in Elizabeth, NJ on January 8, 1941, Ed and his family moved to Marco Island in August 1995 where he was active at San Marco Catholic Church.
Ed is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marianne, their four children Marisa (Frank Rodman), Monica Valvano (Melia Vaccaro), Marylee (Douglas Tirrell), and Anthony; three grandchildren Bryce Rodman, Baylor Rodman and Bianca Valvano; his brother, James Valvano, and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, July 2, at 3:00pm at San Marco Catholic Church on Marco Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Anthonian Assn of the Friends of St. Anthony of Padua, Inc., 6107 N. Kenmore Ave, Ste 5, Chicago, IL 60660.