Edward J. Byrnes

Byrnes, Edward J.

Binghamton: Edward J. (Tony) Byrnes, 86, of Binghamton, died Friday December 9, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Corkery Byrnes, and by his brother, Rev. Thomas M. Byrnes, C.M. He is survived by his sons, Kevin (Martina), Patrick (Soria), Shawn (Rose), Brendan, and Edmund. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson, as well as his brother William J. (Pete) Byrnes, and by his nieces, Ellen and Mary Clare and his nephews, Michael and Joseph and their families. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of both the Atlantic and Pacific campaigns in World War II. He attended Manhattan College, and was a longtime employee of the Planning Department of the New York State Dep't of Transportation. He was a daily communicant at St. Paul's Church, and belonged to its choir and Holy Name Society. He was also a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians; his wholehearted embrace of his Irish heritage was always on display. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, was an enthusiastic tennis player and an avid birder; wherever he was, his dogs were close by. He enjoyed his many friends, who will remember his smile, his laugh, and his fun-loving nature. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Paul's Church on Saturday July 7, 2012 at 1p.m. Arrangements handled by the THOMAS J. SHEA FUNERAL HOME, INC.