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Edward Basaman Obituary
AGE: 72 •
Edward T. Basaman, 72, died peacefully after a long illness on April 5, 2017. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Charles and Elizabeth Basaman. Ed was a Vietnam veteran who served in the Naval submarine service on the U.S.S. Wahoo as a Fire Control Technician. For his service, Ed received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Subsequently, Ed earned a law degree from Rutgers University. He is survived by his three children, Leigh Ann, Michael, and David; his beloved granddaughter, Amy; and two brothers, Donny and Paul. Ed is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Chet and John. Ed will be buried in a private ceremony on April 13 at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Ed Basaman was a kind and intelligent man who will be missed and remembered.
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Michael Basaman
March 27, 2025
Quotes by Edward Basaman:
"No one before or since has wielded the throne like LBJ."
"Make a schedule and pray every day."
"She'll lead us straight into war."
leigh Basaman
September 9, 2019
I remember walking with my father around tampa and driving back to New Jersey to see Amy , his granddaughter. I love and miss him very much. he worked very hard to keep us out of danger and teach us to love one another. He remembered us and had faith in us. He helped me get a clemancy for something I didn`t do.
Nick Nichols
April 15, 2017
To the Basaman Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Ed's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Ed, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS WAHOO SS-565 in 1962, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
FTG2(SS) Edward T. Basaman
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Bill Dixon
April 13, 2017
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Edward's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Edward's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.
Edward T. Basaman, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Anthony M
April 12, 2017
My condolences to The Basaman family for the loss of Ed. I'm sure this must be a really hard time for you all as you are striving to continue daily without that loving call or visit. May our Heavenly Father provide comfort to help you through as you facing qhallenges.
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