Edward S. Breakell MD.

6.12.1924 – 10.24.2026

Edward Samuel Breakell, a longtime resident of Stamford, CT and Viera, Fl. died on October 24, 2026 at 102 years. He is survived by his children Robert and his wife, Wendy and Jody-Lynn and her wife Wendy Blumenthal; five grandchildren Nichole Breakell Miller (Brian), Christopher Suttile (Megan), James Edward (known as Jeb) Breakell, Michele Suttile Burkett (Adam) and Erik Breakell; and, great-grandchildren Sofie Miller, Keira Miller, Quinn Suttile, Sawyer Suttile and Alexander Edward Burkett.

Ed was born in NYC on June 12, 1924 to Edward L. Breakell and Helen Jenks Breakell. He is pre-deceased by his parents and younger siblings, John T. Breakell, Ellen Breakell Bockrath and David C. Breakell.

Raised on the family farm in Goshen, CT, he graduated from Wesleyan University and University of Bufflalo Medical School. In 1949, he married Palmyra Suriano. They were married for 62 years until her death in 2011. A U.S. Navy LT MC, Ed served on active duty from 1949 to 1955 at the US Army Hospital in Ft. Devens Mass. and the US Navy Hospital in Bainbridge, MD. He completed his Residency in Pathology at Stamford Hospital in CT and served there as Director of Laboratories and Chief Pathologist for 29 years. He was an Asst. Medical Examiner for the State of CT from 1987 to 1995. From 1988 to 1993, he served as Director of Methadone Clinic and Certified AIDS Counselor for Liberation Programs in Stamford where his wife Pam was Supervisor of Nursing Services.

Active in faith communities through the years, Pam and Ed as founding members of the Emmaus Community, initiated social justice outreach including traveling to rural Appalachia during the 1970s to deliver medical supplies and establish a rural health clinic. After Pam’s death, he moved permanently to Viera. On a morning walk he had a chance meeting with Donna Burleson that developed into a loving companionship. Along with Donna, he was very active at the Unitarian Universalist Friendship Fellowship, in Rockledge, FL serving in many roles including Lay Pastoral Care and volunteering at the local food kitchen.

In addition to his children, their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses, and great grandchildren, Ed was the respected and cherished family patriarch to countless nieces and nephews, and mentor to many others.

Ed will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date.