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Edward Brandon Obituary
Feb. 7, 1921 - Jan. 15, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Ed passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2013 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 91 years old. Ed is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Brandon as well as his son Dave Brandon, daughter in law Kelly and granddaughter Katie. He was predeceased by his sisters Clara Campo and Frances Carbone and brother Frank Brandon.
Ed was born in Stockton, Ca. and raised in nearby Ceres, Ca. After graduating from Ceres high school, Ed joined the Army Air Corps and served in the South Pacific during World War II. After returning home, Ed began a long career as a truck driver and retired from Joseph George Distributor in 1983.
In retirement, Ed enjoyed traveling, tending to his fruit trees and garden and being with family and friends. Ed was also a sports fan who truly enjoyed baseball and auto racing.
Friends are invited to attend a Visitation and Rosary at Lima Family Erickson Mortuary, 710 Willow St., San Jose from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday Jan. 24. A funeral Mass will be held Fri. Jan. 25 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4601 Hyland Ave., San Jose beginning at 11am. Burial immediately following at Calvary Cemetery. Please dress casual if you prefer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Brandon
Anthony and Laurie Bertolacci
January 24, 2013
Uncle Ed you will be missed. We have wonderful memories of you and your family. Always kind with a smile to match. Our prayers are with you in this sad time.
Addie Cole
January 21, 2013
I am so sad for you loss Evelyn, David and Family. Ed was such a good friend. Since our childhood growing up together to watching our own children grow up together. I will cherish the many fond memories that we all shared together. God Bless You, Ed.
Linda Sheehan
January 20, 2013
Dear Auntie Evelyn, David & Family:
Wishing you PEACE to bring you comfort, COURAGE to face the days ahead and loving memories to FOREVER hold in your hearts!!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I LOVE YOU, Uncle Ed !!
(Big Red)
Gary and Diane Lobach
January 19, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Mrs. Brandon, David and Family. I will always remember Mr. Brandon as a kind and wonderful family friend. I especially will remember the Five Wounds Festivals and going to the Saturday night car races with Mr. Brandon and David. God Bless You.
Jacklyn Sheehan
January 18, 2013
Condolences to Evelyn, David and family. We have great memories of Ed, our neighbor and friend. May GOD embrace you and carry you through this difficult time. Jacklyn and Dan Sheehan Sr.
Daniel Sheehan
January 18, 2013
"Ed was my best friend, the best friend I ever had! We had some great times.
I moved away from San Jose, and I felt the loss long before he passed away.
All my love and prayers go with you.
Jeffrey Sheehan
January 18, 2013
My prayers are with you in you time of grief. My memories of uncle Ed always bring a smile to my face as I am sure it does yours.
There are few people who truly touched my soul as he did and I am so thankful for that.
Maria & Ron Tomasello
January 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Remembering the old times makes us smile.
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