Luke Ryan Edward

Luke Ryan Edward entered this space-time reality on August 6, 1982

And at Age 39, he exited beneath the trees, and a nearly full moon, in a forest much like Endor, on Sunday the 19th of September 2021, after complications from an enlarged heart, possibly caused by a combination of gruesome nerve toxins and emotional Jawas. That topped off with over a decade long battle with the top scum of the universe who goes by the name of Addiction, a life-sucking villain who has plagued our galaxy for far too long.

Civilians will recognize him best as Luke Skywalker and thank him for his many years of service entertaining and energizing all who entered his sphere of influence.

His family knew him as the man-boy with many faces, a landscaper with “mad skill” lawn cutting abilities, the likes which have yet to be met in this earthly realm. However, aside from actual work his family knew he preferred to spend much more of his time “stunting” to make others laugh at his own expense (thankfully he generally lived to hear the cackles) and the rest of his free time was spent contemplating existence to understand the true meaning of life.

Luke practiced true minimalism leaving behind only a few earthly treasures, a bag of clothes, some old phones, his grandmother's old car, a comic book or two, as well as one lone dice (which if you knew him well was very ironic).

Before his official “self-proclaimed” adult mission of truth seeking and way seeing, he thought he might try a dabble venture in conventional living, earning an associates degree in business from Bristol Community College.

Luke was an intense animal lover with a particular Jedi affliction for our furry felines.

He is survived by his main Guardian Angel otherwise known as mother Gayla White and "Super Patrol Officer" stepdad Roger Duarte, his “Charmin Shaman” father Chad Edward, his Galactic Protector and sister Ashley “Leia” Fullen and her charismatic husband Tom “Solo” Fullen as well as his only young Jedi apprentices his niece Maya Fullen and nephew Maximus Fullen and lastly his last “Rey” of DNA, in this plane of existence, his only daughter, and greatest creation Gracyn Fiano. It is believed that all of these young Jedi’s will go on to avenge their uncle and father’s untimely death.

In lieu of flowers sent anywhere Luke would want people to plant and nurture something beautiful in their own space and reflect on its beauty or send donations to your local animal shelter. If he could impart one ounce of Yoda-like wisdom onto the world he would want people to judge-not, know that lightheartedness is the way, and seriousness must be taken in great moderation.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00pm at ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. www.rock-funeralhome.com