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Edwin Fleck Obituary
Mr. Edwin G. Fleck, Jr., age 76, of Newark, DE, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 9, 2011, surrounded by his loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Ed worked for 46 years as a chemical engineer with FMC. During his career, he started up plants in Japan and Ireland. After retiring in 2000, he continued to work as a consultant. He was a long-time member of St. John's-Holy Angles R.C. Church, where he volunteered with the Knights of Columbus. He also volunteered with the Newark High School Band Boosters from 1977 until 1996, and was integral to the success of the annual sub sale fundraisers.
In his spare time, Ed enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending quality time with his family. He is known for the beautifully detailed dollhouses he made for special people in his life. He took great pleasure in making others happy. Ed also spent many summers raising Monarchs - from finding eggs and caterpillars on milkweed plants to releasing the adult butterflies. He shared this hobby with his grandchildren, friends, and others he met along the way. He leaves behind many fond memories, and will always be remembered as a gentle man, a family man, and a giving man.
Ed shared almost 53 years with his devoted wife, Patricia. He is also survived by eight children: Eileen Warwick (Steven), Lois Fleck, Susan Perna (Louis), Linda DeSalvo (Gregory), Alan Fleck (Carol), Laura Flack (Brian), Diane Massaglia (Robert), and Michelle Hawley (Michael). Additionally, he leaves behind 14 grandchildren: Gregory, Allison, Cassandra, Clarissa, Theodore, Sara, Calvin, Chloe, Ethan, Luke, Alex, Evan, Aidan, and Connor Edwin. Ed was proud of all his grandchildren, and his family is deeply saddened that he will miss the graduation of his eldest granddaughter, Midshipman Allison Warwick, from the United States Naval Academy in May, 2011. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Fleck. He was predeceased by his parents Edwin and Anna Fleck and by an infant son, John Edwin, in 1964.
Friends may call from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, April 13, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, on Thursday, April 14, at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, E. Main and N. Chapel Streets, Newark. Interment will follow in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple Township, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
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Ed Fleck
March 24, 2012
goodbye Ed your up their with your cousin Ed and family rest in peace
Brendan Keane
April 29, 2011
Ed will be greatly missed by his friends and colleagues here at Cork but will always be fondly remembered,
I measc na Naofa agus ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis
(May his soul be at the right hand of God amidst the saints)
Brendan Keane
Sharon Henkel Roberts
April 13, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Fleck family. I remember Ed as neighbor and the father of my friend, Lois, as I was growing up in Newark. The Fleck house was always a great place to be. Ed was a great dad, and although I had moved away by then, I am sure he was a wonderful Grandfather too. He will be missed.
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Mike Flocco
April 13, 2011
I started at FMC in 1969 at the age of 18.I'm still here 42 years later.Ed was my plant manager at newark then.I've always injoyed talking to Ed especially about FMC stock.Going to miss Ed.I'm sure we'll meet again.
KAREN CHERMOL MINNIS
April 13, 2011
FLECK FAMILY....I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. FLECK....HE SURE DID FIGHT THAT CANCER THE BEST HE COULD...I WISH
I GOT THE SAD NEWS EARLIER TO MAKE THE SERVICES. I WORK WED EVE AND THURS.
AM, SO I COULD NOT CANCEL DENTAL PATIENTS. I FEEL SO BAD. WHAT A GREAT MAN. TAKE CARE MRS FLECK AND FAMILY. LOVE TO ALL, KAREN CHERMOL MINNIS
April 13, 2011
I first met Ed in 1978 when the new cork plant was starting up. I found Ed. to be a perfect gentleman,friendly, helpful and supportive. I send my deepest sympathy to Ed's family on your sad loss and will say a prayer that the Lord will grant Ed the eternal rest he so richly deserves. Seumas O'Brien. Cork Ireland.
Michael Luck
April 12, 2011
Dear Pat & Family,
I knew Ed through the Knights of Columbus and from seeing him and your family at St. John's church. Ed seemed to do tremendous things in small ways. We, as his fellow knights, always appreciated the help he gave our council and charitable works. God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
Tom Brennan
April 12, 2011
Working for FMC, I realized that having Ed on our side was a definite asset and advantage. His understanding of issues, problem solving, and easy going demeanor made you more confident.
I know he will be missed. God bless him.
Tom Brennan
David Werner
April 12, 2011
Dear Pat and Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Ed's passing; each of you has my heart felt sympathies and condolences. May each of you receive and experience that peace which passes all understanding.
As an invidual and fellow co-worker of Ed's, there is much to to remember and give thanks for, including his gentle, kind and giving nature - always there to share his time, knowledge and insights; an inspiration, example and mentor to many; an unassuming man who was an engineer's engineer; a husband, father, and grandfather who was so very proud of and loved is family dearly, a man who could have worked anywhere but chose to stay with one company and help/encourage others to think, improve, and extend themselves.
What a great pleasure and good fortune it's been for me to have known and crossed paths with Ed, to have been on the receiving end his help and guidance, and to have shared laughter, chuckles, and head shakes over the years.
Sincerely,
Dave & Diana Werner
Dale VonBehren
April 12, 2011
Ed made coming to work something to look forward to every day. Endless discussions both practical and theorhetical taught me what collage could not. The joy of learning. With periodicals, newspapers, journals lining his office wall from floor to ceiling I had trouble understanding the value of the Internet. Ed was always less than a minute away from locating some obscure paper such as Determination of Cellulose Crystallinity with IR Spectroscopy by Nelson at the Department of Agriculture,1963. Believe it or not I will miss that paper and I will miss you Ed.
Declan O'Grady
April 12, 2011
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ed's passing away. I have very fond memories of many years of working with Ed and benefiting from his support and sound technical counsel. My sympathies go to Pat and family on this sad occasion.
Steve Scott
April 11, 2011
I had the pleasure of knowing Ed only a few short years. I met him through the Gift of Life Foundation. After meeting him I found out I actually grew up near him & went to Newark High with some of his children. He will be greatly missed. My family send our thoughts & prayers to the Fleck family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Steven & Jeannie Scott
Erin O'Brien
April 11, 2011
Ed was a colleague for many years, he helped me immensely in my career by providing the best technical counsel. More than that, he was a wonderful human being and treated everyone with care and respect. It was my great privilege to know him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Bob Westervelt
April 11, 2011
I was very sad to learn of Ed's death this evening. Thank you for the call. Anne & I send our deepest sympathy and our condolences to all of the family.
Faith Cortrigth
April 11, 2011
Everyone at Gift of Life sends our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Ed was a wonderful man and special volunteer. Please do not hesitate to call on us if there is anything we can do to help.
Elisa Morris
April 11, 2011
Susan, Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. My deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mrs Edward [PaT] Fleck Jr.
April 11, 2011
Pat and family,
I am so sorry to hear that Ed died. Bob
called told me. He can be with his cousin Ed in heaven and his parents and my husband parents. I hope you do well Pat.
John Hegarty
April 11, 2011
I was very sad to learn of Ed's death this morning. Ann & I send our deepest sympathy and our condolences to Pat and all the family.
Debbie Massaro
April 11, 2011
My condolences to your family in the loss of this kind and gentle man. Remember, Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. Keeping you all in prayers. Love & hugs,
April 11, 2011
My condolences to family and friends. I pray that reading Ps 68:19,20 offers you all some messure of comfort during this time of sorrow.
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