William E. DRISCOLL

NEWPORT NEWS - William (Eddie) Driscoll passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in his home after a long illness. Eddie was born July 15, 1932, in Richmond, Va., and raised with his nine siblings.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joshua C. and Minnie Russell Driscoll; and brother, John Driscoll.
As a young man, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving four years on the U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CVA 47), stationed in Japan. As a result of his meritorious service during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from August 1950 to July 1953, he was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He relocated to Newport News, Va., after marrying Jeanne Bennett Driscoll on June 28, 1975. He retired from Crown Central Petroleum as a Territorial Manager.
In retirement, he spent time on his passions - fishing/boating, landscaping and gourmet cooking. But his foremost passion was fishing, which he dearly loved. He was always ready, willing and able to cast a line with his fishermen family. Because he knew the local and eastern North Carolina waterways so well, boat captains sought him out as first mate on hired charters. He was a member of the Peninsula Salt Water Fishing Association, fished in many tournaments and won numerous citations/awards including Salt Water Fisherman of the Year. Some of his biggest smiles were often seen holding a huge fish in front of him.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, the love of his life for 35 years, who cared dearly for him at home at the end of his illness. He is also survived by his children, Wanda Shafer (Tony), William (Bubba) Driscoll Jr. (Gail), Alex Ray Driscoll (Suzie), Sherrie Driscoll; stepchildren, Carolyn Gregory, Sandra Zumbrun (Henry), and Donna Barrows (Danny). Survivors also include six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Virginia Oncology Associates and Personal-Touch Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
A celebration of life will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Saturday, July 10, at 7 p.m., with the family receiving friends at 6 p.m. The Rev. Klaire Jameson will be officiating. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.