Edward W. "Bish" Bishop Jr.

STOUGHTON---Edward West Bishop Jr. "Bish" 75, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded in love by his family on April 16, 2020. He was the loving husband and best friend to Francine (Fitzpatrick) Bishop for 54 years. He was the devoted son of the late Edward West Bishop, Sr. and Ellen (Hines) Bishop. He was the cherished father to Suzanne Irvine, and her husband Brian of Raynham, Laurie Bishop of Raynham and Edward West Bishop III and his wife Carey of Easton. He was the best Grampie to Ryan, Chad and Chelsea Irvine, Sydney, Miles, and Cameron Abrams, and Edward West IV, and Emerson Lilly Bishop. Beloved brother to Deborah Ruggiero and her husband Brandison as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bish was a SHS graduate "Class of 1962." He attended Wentworth Institute and was a well-known talented mason for many years. Edward was the Vice President of Construction at D'angelo, Inc. for 44 years, where he built over 300 sandwich shops and multiple properties. He and his son founded "Bishops Boxing", the areas first fitness boxing gym. In his younger years he was an avid outdoorsman and NASCAR fan. Bish was on a pit crew team that worked on many race cars. He had some good times boating and traveling with great friends. He loved boxing and attending his kids and grandkids events. You would often find him working on his kids houses and landscaping their yards. Bish was the life of the party, a great story teller, and jokester. He was Santa Claus to his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Bish was old school, he didn't like "facebook", " facetime", or "downtime." He loved working and providing for his family who were his proudest accomplishments. Bish loved gardening, his children would often wake to find fresh veggies on their front steps. He made the best chicken wings and ribs ever! Bish enjoyed many trips up North, especially with his wife and vacationing with his family and grandkids at Point Sebago. Bish was the most generous man, who would give you the shirt off his back. He had a heart of gold and he will be missed forever. Bish fought hard in the last round of his life, like a true Champion. Donations in Edward's memory can be made to his favorite charities The Jimmy Fund www.jimmyfund.org PO Box 849168, Boston, MA. 02284-9168 and or The Genesis Foundation 60 Temple Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA. 02111 www.thegenesisfoundation.org Due to Federal & State Emergency concerning Covid-19 funeral services are private. A celebration of Bish's Life will be held at a later date and time to be announced. For condolences visit www.kanefuneralhome.com