Edward Francis Flood

(Asbury Park Press)

EDWARD FRANCIS FLOOD
LAKEWOOD
Edward Francis Flood, of Lakewood, formerly of Lutz, Fla. and Iselin passed from this life on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Edward was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He was an active member and volunteer of St. Cecelia's Church in Iselin, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks B.P.O.E. While a resident of Lutz, Fla. Edward continued to volunteer by devoting his time and energy to the Board of Trustees at the University of South Florida. Ed worked for thirty years in sales for the trucking industry after his honorary discharge from the Navy. For those of us that knew and loved "Big Ed," he will always be fondly remembered as a great storyteller, a lover of Irish music, and a personality that filled a room with laughter and fun.
Edward was predeceased by his son, Edward Francis Flood, Jr., in 2003. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Queenda Spaziani Flood; his brother, Al Flood; and sister, Ann Sneden. Also surviving are his three daughters, Jacquelyn Gorski, Diane Bargonetti, and Peggy Naparlo; his seven grandchildren, Brian and Todd Gorski, Megan Albritton, Nicole Garofalo, Michael and Matthew Naparlo, and Christopher Flood; and his five great-grandchildren, Brooke, Brandon, Blake, Samantha and Kaylee.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Route 88, Brick. A Funeral Mass will be offered 9 a.m. Monday at St. Dominic's Church, Brick. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Hospitalized Veterans at http://www.hhv.org or at 951-926-4500.