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St. Paul, Minnesota
Oct 13, 1932 – Oct 7, 2019 (Age 86)
Age 86, of St. Paul passed away October 7, 2019 at Sholom Home. Ed also known as “Big Ed” had a love for sports, boating and visiting Naples, FL. He was an active member in the Lumen Christi Church, former professional basketball player with the Minneapolis Lakers, Hall of Fame player for the...
Read MoreEd and family were so nice to me when Kelly and I were at the U of M.
Danuta W. Tuszynska
October 02, 2025 | Mesquite, NV | Friend
ED,
You were a great Teammate and a great friend. I am so glad that
we kept in touch with each other all these years. Our numerous and lengthy conversations of last few months is something I will always
cherish. See you on the "Other Side"!
ED Hickey
October 15, 2019
Having known Amy since we were born, Big Ed was a second dad to me. I loved him dearly and will always remember the fun we had boating, the boat shows, and going to to fair at 6am with my dad. Those were wonderful times and I have the best memories of this wonderful man and his late wife, Judy. Thanks for making my childhood special! We'll all miss you greatly Big Ed~
Nancy Moeller
October 15, 2019 | SAINT PAUL, MN
Ed thanks for the memories.RIP
chuck Hunziker
October 14, 2019 | Lake Wales, FL
Dear Amy and Jeff, my condolences on Eds passing. May your memories keep him in your life. I never met him but heard many great stories about him. If I werent out of town, I would be at the visitation.
Pauline Eichten
October 14, 2019 | St. Paul, MN | Acquaintance
I lived across the street from Ed, Judy and of course Brandy in Naples. I enjoyed many wonderful conversations with him as he was walking Brandy. I think of him often and what a wonderful and kind man he was. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
Kelly Colon
October 12, 2019 | Naples, FL
I didn't personally know Ed Kalafat, but I do remember all the sports accomplishments Ed and the Gophers had in his college days and later in the NBA. Thanks for the memories Ed, RIP and God bless.
Richard Aguilar
October 12, 2019 | West Saint Paul, MN
As I was delivering my mail,I would run into Ed as he was walking his dog.It is very fitting that Brandy his dog is mentioned in the obituary.He was warm and kind.He had a big heart and was a true gentleman.I send my condolences to the family and friends.
Gordie Hayes
October 11, 2019 | Shakopee, MN
Just want add my name to those friends that were many in number...I competed with Ed in high school in Montana and later he did favors for me at speaking at my home gatherings in Glendive, Mt
He was a super human being....
George Samuelson
October 11, 2019
