Photo courtesy of Goodrich Funeral Home - Lynn
Lynn, Massachusetts
In Loving Memory
Edward “Eddie” “Cowboy“ Kerivan, age 97, of Lynn, passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at Salem Hospital.
Raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Edward and Grace (Heisler) Kerivan, also the husband of the late Arline (MaGinn) Kerivan. He was pre-deceased by four son’s John, Daniel, Michael and Russell Kerivan. Survived by sister Marion Crowe of Lynn, three daughters Linda Thompson of Saugus, Pauline Pramataris of Altamonte Springs, FL and Laura Banville of Lynn and son Donald Kerivan of Lynn. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Edward was a Merchant Marine in WWII and awarded the Merchant Marine Combat Bar. He truly loved his country. He loved his family and taking his walks to the Lynn Commons with his cowboy hat on. Anyone who passed by would say “hello cowboy”, that made his day.
He was loved by all who met him and will surely be missed by all!
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
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Well grandpa I just want to say you where a good man. You took care of so many people in the family now it's your time to rest with all the rest of your sons you will be missed.. love you grandpa . Jay pramataris jr
Jay Pramataris jr
July 26, 2024 | Lynn, MA
Rest in sweet paradise. You were one of a kind. I was not your biological grand daughter. But you treated me and my siblings like we were. Coming to your house on Sunday's fir spaghetti dinner or your famous stews. You always had a kind words also you called it as you saw. I'll never forget talking to you several times while you would be sitting on the bench in the commons. I would try and get you to go in the car so I could get you back home. You always said. I'm fine I'll take my...
Christine Soden
January 01, 2022 | Peabody, MA | Grandchild
I love and miss you great grandpa! You will always be in my heart. Jacob Jr
Jacob Mercado
January 01, 2022 | Lynn, MA | Grandchild
I thought of you today but that is nothing new.
I thought of you yesterday and the days before that too.
Your memory is a keepsake from which I´ll never part.
God has you in His arms. I have you in my heart.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kathy Kerivan
January 01, 2022 | Lynn, MA | Family
I’m so grateful that I am able to say that I met and grew up with my great-grandfather around. You’ll never be forgotten and will forever be missed. I love you!
Jadelia Quintana
December 31, 2021 | Lynn, MA | Grandchild
You will be missed. For me you were a icon in Lynn.
Christine Almeida
December 31, 2021 | Friend
So sorry Kathleen. Blessings to you and all your family during this tough time. I didn’t know your grandfather, your COWBOY, but I know you and could see that you were his Angel, here on earth. You surely have his spirit. Know that he’s smiling down on all of you.❤
claire cavanagh
December 31, 2021 | Lynn, MA | Friend
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Zachary Kerivan
December 31, 2021 | Lynn, MA | Family
I love and miss you so much cant believe your gone I can still hear you banging for me
John Kerivan
December 31, 2021 | Lynn, MA | Grandchild
