Edward Sherman Obituary

SHERMAN, Edward J. 86, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, formerly of Duxbury, Massachusetts, and Wilton, Connecticut, passed away May 12, 2011 at Marlborough Hospital surrounded by family. He was born October 31, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Edward and Helen Sherman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Laura (Gritz), and his sister Florence Cunningham of Phoenix, AZ. In 1942 he enlisted in the Air Force and served his country as a B24 Bomber Pilot stationed in Foggia, Italy, completing 2 Atlantic crossings and 22 combat missions throughout Northern France, Germany, the Balkans, North Apennines, Po Valley, and Central Europe. He was decorated with six Bronze Battle Stars, the Air Medal, and two Bronze Clusters, as well as the Good Conduct Medal. Edward Sherman was a 1946 graduate of Manhattan College and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Fordham University. He began his career as a Chemist at the GE Laboratories in Pittsfield, MA, where he was credited with several patents in solid-state technology. He spent the last 20 years of his career at RCA Corporation in Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, as Director of Business Planning. His interests included his children and grandchildren as well as a lifelong passion for astronomy and physics. He is survived by his eight children and their spouses, Peter Sherman of Houston, TX, Lauren Sherman of Marlborough, MA, Virginia Neff of Groton, MA, Mark Sherman of Boxborough, MA, Michael Sherman of Wilton, CT, Christopher Sherman of Duxbury, MA, Carolyn Singer of Seattle, WA, and JR Sherman of Wilton, CT, as well as 19 grandchildren. A Mass celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Duxbury, MA. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 18th from 4-8 PM at Shepherd's Funeral Home in Kingston, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Collings Foundation, P.O. Box 248, Stow, MA 01775 for the support of "living history" events involving the last operating vintage B-24 Bomber.

Published by Boston Globe from May 14 to May 15, 2011.
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Dear Laura and family, Sincerest condolences on the passing of Ed. A man loyal and true. His sending out the Catholic Position Papers all those years was really appreciated. I will include you all in my prayers.

Greg Byrnes

May 19, 2011

Dear Laura,
Please know that you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Eddie was a wonderful brother. I am very proud of the beautiful family you both raised. I'll always remember our family get togethers, we always had fun and have great memories now. We will miss him, but at least we kow he is no longer suffering.
I'll miss you, Sonny, love, Sister.

Eddie's loving sister,
Florence Cunningham

Florence Cunningham

May 15, 2011

Chris, My thoughts are with you and your Family at this time.
Ed Brunoli

May 15, 2011

To all my wonderful Sherman family, your Dad was your support. God speed and rest. Love, Mrs Sullivan

May 15, 2011

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

May 15, 2011

Dear Laura and family,
I was so very sorry to hear of Edward's death. I know that our merciful Lord will bear you up and give you peace during this difficult time. Pat and I send our condolences.
Most sincerely,
Marty Shay

Marty Shay

May 14, 2011

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