Edward F. Cunnally, 82, of Green Lane PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA.
He was the beloved husband for 52 years to Mary (Taran) Cunnally.
Born in Boston, MA at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edward was a son of the late Edward Henry and Frances Dorothy (Monahan) Cunnally.
Edward served the U.S. Army in the Signal Corps. He went on to work at The Philadelphia Inquirer as a Typesetter, eventually earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Temple University. After graduating, Edward taught Graphic Arts at the North Montco Technical Career Center, having dedicated many years of service. He also volunteered at the Missionaries of Charity’s Soup Kitchen in Norristown for over twenty years.
A voracious reader, Edward spent many evenings reading Military history books and Civil War history books. He cherished knowledge and was always striving to learn more. In his spare time, Edward enjoyed photography, woodworking, and watching movies. He was also immensely proud of his Irish Heritage, but more than anything else, Edward was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He so enjoyed spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife Mary, Edward is survived by a son, Edward Cunnally and his husband Nick of Clifton, NJ; daughter Mary Frances Cunnally of Collegeville, PA; grandchildren Michael, Isabella, Mia, Kate and Ryan; a brother, John Cunnally and his wife Ruthellen Cunnally of Ames, IA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 6:00 PM on Monday April 22, 2024, at St, Agnes Catholic Church. 445 N. Main St. Sellersville, PA. 18960. Family will receive friends from 3:00PM until the time of Mass at the Church. Interment with Military Honors will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Resurrection Cemetery. 5201 Hulmeville Road. Bensalem, PA. 19020.
In lieu of flowers, to honor Ed’s undying love for his grandchildren, please consider donating for the continuing higher education of his grandchildren. The donation can be sent to: Mary Cunnally. P.O. Box 24. Tylersport, PA 18971. Please note “Higher education fund" on the check and make it out to Mary Cunnally.
Donations can also be made to: American Heart Association. P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX. 75284-0692.
Arrangements by Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory, Telford, PA.
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