EDWARD K. THORP

THORP EDWARD K. Age 40, passed away peacefully February 19, 2011 after a long battle with Leukemia and complications from a Stem Cell Transplant. Beloved husband of 13 years to Kelly (Fitzpatrick). Loving father to his young daughters Regan (10) and Ryan (2). Loving son to Peggy (Jerry Orlowski) Thorp and Don (Judi) Thorp. Cherished son-in-law to Tim and Terri (Sullivan) Fitzpatrick. Brother to Kate Thorp. Step-brother to Tricia (Joe) Gregart and Damon Pitser. Beloved grandson to Josephine (Thorp) Argylean. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends. He will be remembered by all for his love of family and friends, his self-less and caring spirit, his strength and determination, his gift as a talented musician and his love of life. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2â??9 p.m. with a Scripture Service Friday 7 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home at 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. Funeral Mass Saturday 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Ed Thorp Memorial Fund,c/o Renee Kochanek, 49730 Pine Ridge Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170. Read about Ed's struggle for health or leave a comment at http://thorpfamilychronicles.blogspot.com/. Please also see http://vermeulenfuneralhome.com/a/obituaries.htm to leave a condolence message for the family.