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Edward Whalen Obituary
He was born in Rutland Jan. 18, 1941, the son of Paul and Helena (McDevitt) Whalen.
He was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy and Traphagen Art School of Design in New York City.
Mr. Whalen was employed in the design department of J.P. Stevens Fabric Co. in New York City and for various department stores at Christmas time. He worked for Marble Valley Players as a set and scenic designer.
He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and choir in Floral Park, N.Y., Christ the King Church and choir in Rutland, as well as the Rutland Democratic Party.
Survivors include 31 first cousins.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Christ the King Church and officiated by the Rev. Robert Whalen.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount St. Joseph Academy or Christ the King School.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Whalen
April 22, 2011
As a caregiver for Ted at the Gill Home, I was honored to have known him. He was such a kind and caring person. He will not soon be forgotten. Barbara
Herb & Roberto Font-Russell
April 17, 2011
Jerry and family,
We will miss seeing Ted and his great welcoming smile at the American Legion Polls! He was loved by so many in his Rutland community, because he truly cared for them.
We were fortunate to have met Ted, who welcomed us to Rutland years ago, without delay, and we will really miss him. His gifts of artistry, love and friendship will live on in Rutland.
Marcy Gillam
April 14, 2011
For a brief time I was Teds neighbor on East Washington Street. He was always friendly and would stop to say hello if we were outside. After I moved whenever he saw me he would stop to say hello and visit. I always enjoyed seeing him. My condolences to his family and friends. God has blessed you Ted.
Linda Ward Mattsson
April 14, 2011
A kid from the neighborhood has left us. Strange isn't it how we discover that time really does in fact "fly"! Once upon a time, a very long time ago, we were all playmates ~ Linda, Terry, Gay and Drew, Arnie, Jon and Ricky, Patty Lou, Bobby and Kenny, Patsy and others. God bless you Ted. You were one of the good guys.
April 14, 2011
I knew Teddy many years ago when I lived in Rutland, he was a great guy and we had many laughs together, he always had a smile on his face and was fun to be around, God Bless, Gay Ward Moreau
April 14, 2011
APRIL 14 2011
TO EDWARD'S FAMILY & JERRY,
WE'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR NEIGHBORLY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT POLITICS AND OUR BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD. I ALSO CHERISHED OUR TALKS ABOUT THE PAST AND OUR ANCESTORS
FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. WE KNOW WHAT A WONDERFUL HUMANBEING WE HAVE LOST, JERRY, AND CAN ONLY SHARE IN YOUR DEEP LOSS.
MARILYN & WAYNE KING
April 14, 2011
On behalf of the Rutland City Democrats, we wish to express our sympathy to Ted's family and to the many friends who have been fortunate to know Ted. He was very active in community issues to help make Rutland a better place. We will miss his concern and vision. We are grateful that he has been part of our lives.
Signed: Mike Austin, Rutland City Democrat Chair, on behalf of the Rutland City Democrats
Richard Biziak
April 13, 2011
My condolences to Ted's family. May God Bless him for his service to the Church, the Choir Ministries (we sang together in the Christ The King Choir), and the community. Eternal Rest grant unto Ted, O Lord, and let Your Perpetual Light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. AMEN.
Theodore Kusina,Jr.
April 12, 2011
To Edward's family:
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences and my kindest thoughts in your time of sorrow.
Your classmate at MSJ
Terry Ward
April 12, 2011
When we were kids I lived across the fence from Teddy. I'm ashamed to say in those days I made fun of him because he wasn't a rugged, macho kid; as I got older I realized he was a wonderful fellow and he was kind enough to forgive my childhood taunts. He taught me one of my first lessons in humility. Good bye Teddy...
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