Edward “Ed” Mayer, 49, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in New Britain on May 1, 1970, he was the son of the late William J. Mayer and Shirley (McCormack) Mayer. Ed was an excellent athlete at Berlin High School and Western Connecticut State University. He was an all-conference point guard on the basketball team and an all-conference catcher on the baseball team. He went on to play catcher on the Western Connecticut State University baseball team, where again he was honored as a two-time all-conference selection. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western’s fine Criminal Justice program. He worked as a Program Manager for both the Community Partners in Action (CPA) and the Alternative In the Community (AIC), where he helped troubled young men assimilate back into society after being incarcerated. He was also a part owner of the Connecticut Outlaws baseball organization, both coaching and organizing the teams for young baseball players. He was a long-time high school basketball coach at Bristol Central as well. He loved sports and followed his favorite teams fanatically. He loved the New York Yankees and was thoroughly enjoying this magical season. He also cheered for the Philadelphia 76’ers, the Chicago Bears and especially the St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball team. Ed was also the grill master at all family parties and enjoyed spending time at Cornfield Point, Old Saybrook. He is survived by his siblings, Michael and Debbie Mayer, Patricia and Michael Ference, William and Karen Mayer, Ken Kulas Sr. and Bob Mayer. He also leaves a stepson, Anthony Allocca, as well as nephews and nieces, Brian and Betty Mayer, Jon Mayer and Samantha Swartz, Ken Kulas Jr. and Domonique Bedbury, Kate Mayer, Ashley and Tony Germano, Emily Ference, Tyler, Zachary and Alyssa Mayer, Rianne, Rebecca and Rory Mayer, and great nephews and nieces, Jaxson, Madison and Grayson Mayer and Cameron and Calla Germano. Ed was predeceased by his sister, Donna Kulas. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday (September 5) from 5-8 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Funeral services will begin Friday (September 6) at 8:30 a.m. from the Funeral Chapel followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 461 Alling Street, Berlin. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. To share a memory of Ed with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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