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Edward Mackay Obituary
15, 2005 in St. Lucie, Florida. Ed was self employed as a Simulator Engineer. Ed was one of the most well known and respected people in the simulation industry. Ed Mackay, known for his brilliant mind
and for always giving customers more than they expected. Ed will always be remembered fondly by
the staff at Thunder, who affectionately called Ed our "Big Daddy". He was one of the original founders of RNI Technologies, and was critical to the success of the company. All of us were in awe of his technical expertise and work ethic. And, you could have no better friend than Ed. He was an exceptional simulator engineer and even a more exceptional human being. Ed is survived by his long time partner Arlene Spinelli; son Edward J. Mackay Jr.; sister Eileen (Fred) Stanley; brothers Frankie (Sally) Seidl, Johnnie (Sheila) Seidl, Vince (Nancy) Seidl, George (Shirley) Seidl, Kevin Seidl, Walter (Carolyn) Seidl; sister Marie (Gary) Seidl; numerous nieces and nephews; one grandchild and Arlene's parents Larry and Margaret Murray and their family. Ed is preceded in death by Gram. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2005 from 5 to 8 pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 623-974-3671. Visitation will continue at Heritage Funeral Chapel on Saturday from 10 to 11 am with funeral service to immediately follow at 11 am. In lieu of flowers Remembrances in Ed's name may be given to Hearts United For Animals P.O. Box 286 Auburn, NE 68305.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Mackay
Ed
January 14, 2023
Today is your birthday, and I'd want you to know that I still think of you often, Dad.
Arlene
October 18, 2022
Love and miss you,
Arlene
Arlene Spinelli
October 19, 2021
Still missing you Ed,
Love,
Arlene
October 20, 2006
It's been a little over a year since we lost you.
Love you.
Arlene
January 14, 2006
Thinking of you today, your birthday.
Love,
Arlene
Arlene
December 17, 2005
Dear John, George and Tim,
It's taken me a little longer than it should to respond but thank you for signing the Guest Book and thank you for your thoughts.
Love,
Tim Park
November 27, 2005
Arlene, I just finished my Thanksgiving cooking duties with a couple of Turkey pies to manage the leftovers. Ed and I used to share stories about cooking for Thanksgiving since that seemed to be something we both did and enjoyed. I thought of Ed often while I was cooking this year, and remembered that I had told him I would call him for advice this year. I will miss him.
George Topalis
November 26, 2005
Although I've seen Ed in Huntersville for over a year, it was only the last 9 months that we became friends.(Both of us visitors to Huntersville on Business) Alot was formed in a very short time and I must say, I will miss him dearly. When I would leave NJ I would hope Ed would want to go for(liver and onions) as we would do so every two weeks or so. During our many conversations we had, I think I helped Ed remember his younger years in NY&NJ and he had some stories! Ed enjoyed my homegrown Jersey tomatoes and I enjoyed bringing them down for him. Most memorable event, Ed had retired early and I had brought a bag of tomatoes down fof him. After a few cocktails I decided to bring them to him. I woke him with the lobby phone and a bleary eyed Ed greeted me in his PJ's and a huge smile. Arlene, Ed was a wonderful friend.Our time together was short but he will be always missed in many different ways. Stay strong.
George Topalis (NJ)
John Seidl
November 13, 2005
ARLENE:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.
JOHN SEIDL AND FAMILY
SHEILA
JOHN,CHRIS,ERIC AND JESSICA
Arlene
November 12, 2005
Dear Greg, Dick and Dayle,
I cannot find words of appreciation to thank you for coming the great distances you did to be here for Ed and support for me. It was a great act of kindness and will never be forgotten.
I love you all.
Arlene
Arlene
November 12, 2005
Dear Frank, Jim, James, Bill, Randy, Barney and Jackie,
Thanks so much for signing, Thank you for the beautiful sentiments. I am sorry I was not able to speak to each of you individually but realize that I knew we were in your thoughts.
Thank you.
Love, Arlene
Frank Leon
October 31, 2005
From the moment EMac arrived at Turkey Point in 1987, we all knew he was very special. His knowledge and experience in nuclear power sytems combined with his excellent computer programming skills made him very unique. No one was better than EMac in data communications, and no one could come close when it came to integrating systems and making them work. But what I will remember most about EMac is not his technical greatness, but his human side. EMac was a great human being with a kind heart. You will be missed.
Jim Florence
October 30, 2005
My friend Ed…
I knew Ed on a technical and personal level; his technical expertise in the nuclear simulation field will be greatly missed. He was a good friend, had a charitable heart, and tried to make everyday count.
He is missed already and I pray that he is in a better place now. I pray that the Lord God has Ed in his arms and is holding him tightly.
My sincere sympathy to Ed’s family and friends.
James Jacob
October 29, 2005
I only wish I had the opportunity to know Ed better. He has always been someone to admire and to learn from. Thanks, Ed, for all that you have given. You will truly be missed.
Dick and Dayle Jacob
October 29, 2005
We are so grateful that we were able to attend the services for our dearest friend, Ed. We witnessed the melding of past and present in the stories told of Ed by so many. As he did on the submarine and everywhere, Ed once again brought people together by his friendship and love. We hope he knows we return it tenfold.
We were honored to know him and he will never be forgotten. May the ties forged through our love for Ed that day be strengthened by our memories and the knowledge that he loved us all.
Greg Banka
October 27, 2005
Ed,
Thanks for the memories. You will NOT be forgotten!
Bill Talbot
October 27, 2005
Arlene,
It was my privilege to get to know Ed through July and August at NMP and here in the Georgia office during his September visit. His dedication to people and delivering the best at all times is the image that will stick with me throughout the years. He will be missed by all in the industry, and we all know that no matter how much we may miss him, that your loss is much more significant than can be expressed in words right now. May you and your family be wrapped in the warmth of the communities fond memories of Ed.
Randy Baker
October 27, 2005
Ed was a very special and good man. He was always willing to help even with the most trivial things, and he always had a smile on his face. I looked forward to going to work knowing he would be there. I will greatly miss him.
Barney Panfil
October 27, 2005
Ed Mackay was a generous person who gave much of himself in all he did and was in turn loved and appreciated by all whose lives he touched. We will miss him. Our heartfelt prayers are with his family and the love of his life, Arlene. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Jackie Arnn
October 26, 2005
Arlene,
Please know that you and your family are in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.
Arlene
October 26, 2005
To my brother, Bubba, to our friends, to Ed's coworkers who are his friends, thank you for your kind words, they mean the world to me.
Arlene
Sam Brooks
October 26, 2005
Perhaps Don Noe summed it up best for me. It is a great legacy that in our very difficult and competitive business of power plant simulation, I have never known anyone to complain about Ed's work, ethic, or disposition. Indeed, quite to the contrary. May we all strive to do as well with the gifts we have been given.
Virgil Perry
October 26, 2005
Ed's expert knowledge, passion for problem solving, and self-assured/calming disposition will be tremendously missed throughout the Industry.
Dennis Taylor
October 26, 2005
The joy and good will Ed brought to us all will be greatly missed. He was a unique and special man who gave so much to others...lives were enriched by knowing him and enjoying his company. Our prayers go out to Arlene and his family.
Don Noe
October 25, 2005
Ed lived all aspects of his life with great passion and was truly a Renaissance Man. His spirit lives on in his son and namesake, Ed Mackay Jr.. Ed is sorely missed by his legion of good friends.
We are all better for having known him.
Larry (Bubba) Murray
October 24, 2005
It is not the length of a man's stay on this earth but the staying power of his memory. We will remember Ed for many a day!
Herb & Donna Coulter
October 24, 2005
Ed we will miss you. I was looking forward to Dec. to go four wheeling and just getting out. Arlean are thoughts are with you,please let us know if we can help.
Arlene Spinelli
October 23, 2005
To all family and friends that have signed the guestbook, thank you, it means a lot to me.
Arlene
Tim Park
October 22, 2005
Ed touched everyone he met. He was truely loved by everyone. We will miss him.
Anil Wickremetunge
October 21, 2005
Our deepest sympathies to Arlene and Ed's family. Ed was a very dear friend and will stay in our memory forever. Anil and Beate from Germany.
Jessica
October 20, 2005
Ed was a wonderful man and I feel very privileged to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Carolyn Seidl
October 20, 2005
My thoughts are with all of you.
Patti and Todd
October 20, 2005
Ed was a wonderful person and good friend to all he met. He will be greatly missed by all in the Huntersville area
Nancy Seidl
October 20, 2005
My deepest sympathy to ALL of Ed's family.
I will remember the great times we shared when we visited Ed & Arlene in AZ.
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