Edward Raschke

Edward was born in Bridgeport, CT to Edward K. and Agnes Raschke on June 17th, 1950. He attended Harding High School. He married Diane Cicero on May 28th, 1972 in Bridgeport. He graduated from the University of New Haven with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He worked at Raybestoes and Uniroyal for many years before retiring from Sikorsky in 2015. He was involved in the Freemasons and played on multiple softball teams. An avid athlete, Edward played football, baseball, softball, golf, and loved to fish.

Edward is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Jeannine Fedor.

Edward is survived by wife Diane, sons Erik of Chicago, IL and Kurt and his wife Tamara of Shelton, CT, sister Elaine and brother David and his wife Barbara, grandchildren Kaitlyn and Kyle Fedor, Jayden Johnson, and Cole Raschke.

Calling hours will be held from 10am-12pm on Friday, June 5th at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home. A service will be held immediately after. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Spadaccino.

The family of Edward wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the many wonderful aides he has had over the past 10 years for the loving care they gave him.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your preference.