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Edward Lusher Obituary
He was born on Dec. 27, 1931, in Moline, Ohio, son of the late Alvin Arthur and Francis (Glenn) Lusher. In 1952, he graduated from Olney High School in Walbridge, Ohio. He joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1952 to 1956 as a first class cook stationed in New London on the PCR850 docked at the Naval Underwater Sound Lab.
Ed Lusher was known by all his family and friends to be a hard working man and a fine craftsman, in addition to being a local restaurant owner for 56 years. He was married in 1954 to Lorraine Beatrice in New London. Together they ran L&B Foodservice in the "breezeway" at Ocean Beach Park from 1956 until 1973 where he gained notoriety as "the clam fritter man."
He completed the carpenter apprentice program at Electric Boat in 1956 and worked concurrently to the restaurant business as a "finish trim carpenter and cabinetmaker" for 50 years. He worked for 12 years on Millstone Units 1, 2, and 3 with Bec-Tel Construction, Ebasco, and Stone & Webster Construction. After leaving Ocean Beach in 1973, Ed and his family opened Ed's Open Kitchen & Frosty Cream on Route 32 in Uncasville changing the name to Eds' Kitchen & Creamery, Inc. along with a major expansion in 1984.
In Sept. of 1999, Ed acquired a 1931 Chevrolet with a convertible top and a rumble seat and surprised most of his family by taking a little time to enjoy it. He joined the Yesteryear of Oakdale car club and reduced his work schedule to half a day (12 Hours). In Oct. of 2008, at age 76, he retired from daily duties at Eds' Kitchen and has since been a fixture at most of the areas classic car events.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine; son Edward Jr., daughter-in-law Marilyn; two granddaughters and their husbands, Michelle and Nicholas Condon and Susan and Andrew Macione, all of Waterford; and his sister, Donna Marsh of Walbridge, Ohio.
He was predeceased by his brothers, David and Robert of Walbridge, Ohio; and his sister, Wavalee of Perrysburg, Ohio.
He passed knowing he was going to be a great-grandfather, proudly wearing his Father's Day shirt exclaiming that fact all day before entering the hospital.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. The funeral will assemble at 9:15 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial scheduled for 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Condolence messages may be left on Ed's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com
The family would like to extend a heartfelt THANKS to the doctors, nurses and staff of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital who provided him compassionate attention for the last seven years. We especially want to thank Dr. Stephen C. Lattanzi for his tremendous dedication. Thank you so much Dr. Thomas C. Peter, Dr. Richard P. Fazio, Dr. Bruce Cooper and thank you Dr. Justin Thoms for respecting my fathers wishes and your over the top service to us. Our special gratitude and love is extended to every single person associated with Bayview Health Care in Waterford. The Lusher Family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Lusher
Denise Walstra
June 27, 2013
Ed, We will miss you at the dental office at Dr Sindel and Dr Mcdonalds office.. Lorraine, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We love you!
Esidore Family
June 25, 2013
Ed's Kitchen, Memories of our Family's many Sunday after church lunches at Ed's linger in our minds. May your memories live in your hearts forever. God Bless....The Esidore Family (Art, Fannie, Chris & Angela, and extended families) Tazewell, TN
Donna Romanofski
June 25, 2013
Marilyn my condolences to you and your husband..
Dee Malloy
June 25, 2013
Dear Marilyn & Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Izell & Dee Malloy
Richard Green
June 24, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Many fond memories of Ed and the connection to my father and mother. I recall the many delicious clam fritters I consumed at Ocean Beach each summer we returned to New London at your place there. My thoughts and prayers with Lorraine and family. He will certainly be missed.
June 24, 2013
Marilyn and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. God's peace to you all and may perpetual light shine on Ed.
God Bless,
Joan Malchiodi
June 24, 2013
To the Lusher Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
I have fond memories of working with Ed Sr. at the restaurant. He was a man with that gruff exterior...but truly a man with a big heart.
Monica Endres,Steven Ramirez,and Briana Ramirez
Vanessa Cooley-DeGrasse
June 24, 2013
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Shawn Cooley
June 24, 2013
Thinking of you today
Michael and Shawna Hannan
June 24, 2013
Marylin and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
michele Lemieux (Contillo)
June 23, 2013
I couldn't believe the sign today as I drove by the restaurant. Such a wonderful man. It was a pleasure working with you. I will never forget your laughter. Until we meet again my friend.
To the Lusher family, please accept my condolences. Thinking of you.
Cheri Wynn Lusher
June 23, 2013
Blessings to the family, so sorry, just heard about it. I know we live far away but we do miss everyone very much.. he was my favorite uncle....
Clint & Patty Babcock
June 23, 2013
Dear Lorraine & Ed, Jr. and family. We have such good memories of Ed. The first winter he worked with me down in Poquonnock, and the times we ate supper together when our children were very young. Ed was always fun to work with and we know he will be sorely missed. We are unable to be with you for the funeral but our thoughts and
prayers will be with you. God bless you in the moments ahead of you. May He comfort your heart and give you strength .Clint & Patty Babcock Ledyard,Conn.
June 23, 2013
The Lusher Family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of a great man. Fond memories will stay with you always. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Carol& Jack Lathrop
teresa esterley
June 23, 2013
my thoughts and prayers are with you
Lori McCracken\Sadosky
June 23, 2013
Ed's Kitchen was my second job while still in high school back in 82. Ed had a great personality and always made me laugh. He was just that special kind of guy who was a friend to all. I always enjoyed being at work while he was around. He made everything fun. May he rest in peace knowing how much he was loved.
Beth Wigden
June 23, 2013
It was great working with your family, especially with Ed as my boss in the early seventies down at the beach
Dana McFee
June 23, 2013
Eddie and family, my condolences on the loss of your pop. When ever I would see him it would trigger great memories of being a young kid at Ocean Beach and his great clam (and apple)fritters.
Karen Field
June 23, 2013
Marilyn, Ed and family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Laurie Hilton
June 22, 2013
Marilyn and Ed, I was so sad to hear about your father's passing! He was such a sweet man. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult and sad time.
Tom and Elizabeth Lane
June 22, 2013
Lusher Family - We are so sorry to hear about Ed. We really enjoyed being with him at the car cruises. He was so funny and warm hearted. We will miss him a lot. Tom and Elizabeth Lane
Sheila and Penny.
June 22, 2013
Ed we will miss you so much. It was good to visit with you at the convalescent home, same old Ed. You worked so hard and truly were from the old school. We could never forget that laugh, and you were always so happy to see us. We will never forget you. Our thoughts and prayers to all the Lusher family. Sheila and Penny.
Sue Servoss
June 22, 2013
Ed, we will always remember your smiling face. You were always a bright light in our day. We will miss you very much.
Your friends in IV Therapy at L+M.
Joe Augusto
June 22, 2013
You will be sorely missed by your friends in the IV Department at L+M. God speed on your journey to heaven.
dave & mary black
June 22, 2013
our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family-GOD BLESS
June 22, 2013
The Lusher Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers We have very fond memories of the days at ocean beach and visiting Ed's kitchen too. The turkey dinner and the clam fritters just the best and of course the chat with Ed. Our deepest sympathy. God Bless you all. Xxxooo. Marianna & Brendan
Brent Caldwell
June 22, 2013
Ed Jr...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The last time I saw your dad was at my house garage sale. Looking through all my dad's old tools. It was nice to see him, and chat about old times at Ocean Beach. I also recall many times seeing him at the restaurant in Uncasville. Keep the faith. We all will meet again some day. Brent (St Bernard class of 1974)
Christie Poirier
June 22, 2013
To your family...I learned more, at my first job, than I think, I ever have, in the rest of my life, so far...so sorry, for the loss, of this great man! Wonderful memories of Banana Cream pies and the "ways of the world". My heart goes out to all of you <3
JoAnne Richards
June 22, 2013
A sweetie.
June 22, 2013
We will never forget Ed - He will always be with us at every cruise , at every breakfast gathering and at every election ! May you rest in peace our brave strong friend . We love you and will miss you
Fred and Trina Smolen
Mike & Pat Gualandi
June 22, 2013
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a permant fixture in Montville for many years.
Sandy Blackstone' Antonellis
June 22, 2013
My thought and prayer go to the whole family at this time. I remember when Ed's was a small restaurant and Ice Cream.
Lisa Silva
June 22, 2013
Dearest Friends,
Tears, prayers, fond memories and Praise to God for the gift of eternal life He offers everyone of us! God the ultimate Carpenter must have greeted Ed with open arms, as He shared the news about His plan for complete renewal in Christ our Savior. I am thankful for the blessings of Ed Senior in my life, and knowing he was baptized this past Easter into Faith, consoles my heart. Gary and I will miss him dearly along side all his family and friends. He left behind so many beautiful creations, not only in the things he made with his hands yet more importantly the family Lorraine and Ed built through the Grace of God!
Love you all sincerely,
Lisa and Gary Silva
Joyce Gardner L&M Registration
June 22, 2013
Oh Ed, I was so sad when I went to work on Thursday and found out you passed, but then on the other hand, the Lord knew you had suffered enough and never complained. I will truly miss you.
To Lorraine, Ed Jr., and other family & friends, my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of a "gentleman", and may the Lord guide you in your sadness, and relive the memories you've made.
Nancy Swift-Elswick
June 22, 2013
Worked for Ed when I was 17 at Ocean Beach, one of my favorite jobs. God's peace to his family.
June 22, 2013
I have not thought about the "old days" at Ocean Beach Park and those clam fritters in ages! I think I ate about 1000 of them!!! I am a foodie and one of my favorite places for lunch is Ed's Kitchen. So sorry for your loss, it's never easy losing a loved one. So sorry, Paula Romano Barile
Terry Crawford
June 22, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Cherish the memories, for they will always fill your hearts with joy. Love, Terry
Rich Visgilio
June 22, 2013
To the Lusher family my condolences I had many of good memories of Ed at the restaurant.
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