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Edward Hackett Obituary

Edward Hackett

HOOSICK FALLS, NY Edward Hackett, 76, died suddenly Friday, May 23, after a long illness. Lifelong residents of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., he and his wife of 53 years, Barbara, were also winter residents of Naples, Fla., since retirement. Ed owned and operated several local bars and restaurants for many years. When Ed left the restaurant business he went to work for various milk processing companies, as a dairy inspector. His personality was well suited for both of those careers and he quickly gained friendship and affection of most people he met, both young and old. He gained another new batch of loyal friends while living in Florida. Ed earned a reputation as one of the most consistently good shuffleboard players on his team. Survivors, other than his wife, are his sons, Joseph Hackett and Kevin Button (Robin); his daughter, Loreen Hackett, all of Hoosick Falls; grandchildren, Nicole Aldrich (Josh), Tori (Victoria) Hackett, Owen Hackett, and Darcie Hackett; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Corey Aldrich. Ed was also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews, including one cousin to whom he was a substitute dad, John Waitekus. FUNERAL NOTICE: Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, on Saturday, May 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Rensselaer County Hospice through the funeral home.

Published by Bennington Banner from May 26 to May 29, 2014.
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Condolences to family.....Ed was a good man with a wonderful sense of humor RIP

Don Marcoux

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May 20, 2020

Barb, Joe and Loreen, I'd hoped to find you when I return to HF for a visit next month and went on line to see about an address. I'm so sad to hear about Ed---he really was one of the good guys! Linda Evans [whom you knew by another name]

June 9, 2014

Barb&family
We are sorry to hear about your loss. He will greatly miss. You and Ed was such good landlords for many many yrs. and he was such a jolly person

Bill&Barb Reynolds

May 29, 2014

Barb, Joe and Loreen, So saddened to learn Ed Passed. I will always remember Ed as being 'larger than life itself'. When your tears dry, the wonderful memories will bring the smiled back. Love-Marylou

Marylou Simmons

May 29, 2014

Our Deepest and Heartfelt sympathy. We will always carry fond memories of Ed. Until we meet again in Heavenly Glory. Love and Friendship, Elaine and Vern Weeden and Family

May 29, 2014

Barbara, Joseph, Kevin, Loreen & Family.

Hannelore and I are deeply saddened by Ed's Passing. Ed and I were very good friends and I shall always give him the credit for the success of my band in the 60s, Ruff Francis & the Illusions.

The 3 Way was our first job and although we needed a lot of improvement, Ed allowed us to play on weekends and watched us develop. Those days at the 3 Way will not be forgotten by the bands who played there or the young people who frequented the Club every weekend.

Ed Hackett was a gentleman,a sportsman, a man with a heart of gold.

He will always be in our Prayers

Ralph & Hannelore Passonno
Ruff Francis and The illusions

Ralph F. Passonno Jr.

May 29, 2014

Barb & Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great guy and always funny. Keep all your memories of thing you did in your heart. Our prayers are with you. May God watch over all
until you meet with him. He will have a blast up there.
Love; Roberta & Bob

Roberta & Bob

May 29, 2014

You may be gone from this earth, but your strength and faith have always been an inspiration to others, R.I.P.

Chuck & Jan Prebble

May 29, 2014

From the other Hackett's, Andrea, Tim, Kris and Penny. Our sincere sympathy upon the loss of Eddie. We do have some memories of Eddie and he was always good to us kids. God Bless.

Andrea Hackett-Saffles

May 28, 2014

my thoughts are with you at this time

lisa robinson

May 28, 2014

So sorry to hear about Eddie. He will always be remembered as a legend at the 3-Way! Great times! RIP Eddie!

Sharon & Wayne Rabideau

May 28, 2014

Barb, Joe, and Loreen
Sending my love. Many fond memories from the old home on Abbott St and then new one as well. I know Charlie, Joe, Donna and I have many stories we could share. Just know how much your family was a part of ours and how very sorry all of us Fabianos are for your loss. God grant you peace.
Love Nancy

Nancy Fullem

May 28, 2014

To Barbara and Family, Sending our sincere sympathy upon the loss of Ed. God Bless you. Sincerely, Richard and Marge Marker

May 27, 2014

Barb and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. May be rest in peace. Our sympathy to you and your family.

Janice and Jerry Tate

May 27, 2014

Dear Barb....Sad day I just heard of Eddie's passing Remembering all the great times we had over the years The 3 Way will alwys be legened ..The Lodge at Babcock Lake , Brother John's a book could be written about Eddie and his humor...You have such wonderful memories to hopefully get you thru the days ahead .Heaven must be Rockin about now with the Hackett brothers now in attendance. May peace find you and your ...Rosie

Rose Marie Cave ( Stuks)

May 27, 2014

Ed, I will never forget the nite that you took me along to go frog hunting in cow ponds. You had tears in your eyes from laughing so hard when my boots got stuck and I took a header in cow crap.
4Ward 4Ever

charlie fabiano

May 27, 2014

Barb and family, I am saddened to hear of the loss of my friend Eddy. Please accept my sincere condolences and know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John & Patricia Eldred

May 27, 2014

Barb & Family, Please accept my sincere condolences regarding your loss. Blessings in your time of sadness.
Respectfully: Don Marcoux

May 27, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Howard & June King

May 27, 2014

Dear Barb and Family We, George & I have lost one of the greatest guys in the world. he was always a great sounding board for George and it always was so nice to hear them out on our porch every Sunday laughing and airing their thoughts to each other. We will always keep him in our prayers. Love, George & Teresa

May 27, 2014

Barb and family I am deeply saddened by the loss of my good friend Ed I will always remember the great times we had and am proud to have known him. RIP Eddy. Tom Webster

Tom Webster

May 27, 2014

So very sorry for your loss.

Mike Davendonis

May 27, 2014

for the HACKETT FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF ED HE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND JUST A WONDERFUL PERSON HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL PAULETTE SUKUSKAS AND THERESA

May 27, 2014

Dear Barb,Joe & Loreen, So very sorry to hear of Ed's passing.I can always picture my dad and him laughing and carrying on. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Sue and Mike.

Sue & Mike Herring

May 27, 2014

Barb and Family
Sorry to hear about Ed. I have great memories growing up in Hoosick Falls with you two.God Bless.
God Bless

John Webster

May 27, 2014

Barb and Family
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Will surely miss the broad smile, his laugh and the infamous sense of humor.
We will certainly cherish the fond memories he created for all of us.
May God bless!

Bruce Baker

May 26, 2014

Barbara, Joe,Loreen , Sorry to hear of Eddie's passing , we have lots of memories of good times and he being our choice for the Best Man at our wedding 48 Years ago, our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.

Jack & Belva Hawks

May 26, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about your loss.Our prayers go out to your family.

Bill&Barb Reynolds

May 26, 2014

Our sincere sympathy to all of the Hackett family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rich & Ardie Carey

May 26, 2014

thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Pete & Phyllis Cornell

May 26, 2014

In life we know that none of us will live forever. Someday our loved ones & friends will pass. No matter how hard we may try, it is never easy to say goodbye...

Chuck & Jan Prebble

May 26, 2014

Barb and Family,

So sorry to read about Ed. So many memories, so many years of friendship,and a wonderful man, who made us all laugh! Tom and Ed are surely together now...Wonder what the two are doing now??? God Bless You Barb and may your memories help you though the difficult times ahead!

Lee Ann ( Thurber) Wooddell

May 26, 2014

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