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Edwin Mayer Obituary
Ed enjoyed a 23 year teaching career in the Laguna Salada School District in Pacifica. Among Ed's many accomplishments was
his Major League Baseball career with the Chicago Cubs. Ed had the honor to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field
in June 2014.
Ed is survived by Younga Hennessey, his partner of 21 years, three children Lynne Foster-Phillips, Laura Gardner, David Mayer,
eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, Ms. Hennessey's daughter Ruth Hennessey and her three children.
Ed was predeceased by his wife Carol Carlson and his wife Harriet Adelson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Mayer
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Chris Rieck
March 3, 2024
I just had Mr.Mayer pop in my head and I decided to google search him. He was my teacher in Pacifica and Fairmont Elementary and then at Pacific Heights middle school. He was the best teacher I ever had and the first positive male role model also. We had so much fun when he would pitch for us out on the playground and tell us stories of pitching for the Chicago Cubs. RIP Mr. Mayer. You were a great man and I´m sure you are missed by many.
Kurt Messick
June 30, 2019
Sorry, I am a little late. Just saw this. I remember Eddie when I was a young 12 year old pitcher at Funston Park in San Francisco, 51 years ago. He worked with me on my pitching follow through. That was pretty cool for a 12 year old boy to get pitching tips from a ex-Major Leaguer. My belated condolences to Eddie's family
Alicia Lofink siler
July 13, 2017
Mr.Mayer was, by far, my favorite teacher. He made learning fun! I still remember how to play Proud Mary on a song flute because of him, and I clearly recall his voice, even after 35 years. I regret not bring able to tell him how much he changed my life, how often he crosses my mind. My condolences to his family he was very much loved.
Scott Barancik
January 4, 2016
Ed's admirers at Jewish Baseball News note his departure with sadness and appreciation. Our condolences to his family.
January 2, 2016
I will miss Ed.
Gordon Phillips
Judy and Charles Steinberg
January 1, 2016
Ed was a truly loving, caring and warm person who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. We always enjoyed spending time with him and delighted in his curiosity, intelligence and humor. Losing him has created a giant hole that cannot ever be filled. We send our love and condolences to Younga and Ed's families. Rest in peace Ed.
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