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RHODES, Edward W. Jr.
Edward W. Rhodes, Jr. 69, of Tolland, died Monday, April 22, 2013 after a 17 month battle with prostate cancer. Ed was born in Hartford to Edward and Ellen (Ivemy) Rhodes. Raised in Wethersfield, he was a graduate of Wethersfield High School and Watkinson. Ed was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. As a young boy Ed joined the Col John Chester Fife and Drum Corps, and so began his lifelong love of ancient snare drumming. He was a long time member of the Nathan Hale Fife and Drum Corps of Coventry. Before retiring due to his illness, Ed worked in the offset printing field for over 40 years. Ed leaves his wife, Roberta of Tolland. He is also survived by his dear children, Daniel (Faith) of Vermont, Brenna (Todd) Napolitano of Manchester and Thomas of Tolland. He also leaves his beloved grandsons, Aric, Daniel, Cameron, Silas and Breckin Rhodes of Vermont. Ed will also be remembered by his sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great nephews and great niece. He will be greatly missed. At the end of his illness Ed, at last, joined his parents; brother Bob; son Eddie and daughter Cara. The family wishes to thank the staff at Riverside Center for Health and Rehabilitation for their kind, compassionate care.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Tolland Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Merrow Rd. (Rte. 195) Tolland, CT 06084. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at St. Bernard's Church, 25 St. Bernard Terrace, Rockville, CT 06066. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.
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Conrad Castillo
April 22, 2021
A long time ago during happier times I took a photo of a few members of the Nathan Hale corps while we were waiting for the start of thee ztolland memorial day parade. (REMEMBER THOSE?) . Ed was in that picture.. I liked the picture so much I put it on my computer as my. Wallpaper. I can honestly say I see Ed's picture daily and think of him easc day. He was one of the best friends i ever had and still miss him..
Bob Castillo
Col. John Chester Corps, circa 1960
Rob Peltier
May 4, 2013
I knew Eddie (and Bobby) when we were all teenagers. Went to the beach and stayed with them in the Rhodes trailer. Played bass drum to Eddie's snare in Colonel John. In spite of our friendship, we lost track of each other after high school until a Colonel John reunion many years later, where I was reminded how much I liked and respected him. I'm very saddened by his death.
Peter Anderson
April 29, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our love reaches out to you and all of your family. I knew your dad through the shop and always laughed at his humor and respected his thoughts. May his life memories help you through this sad time.
Our Major Commanding for many years!
Bob Castillo
April 28, 2013
Roberta, my wife Diane and I have marched many a mile and shared many a great time with Ed over many years. As much as I know the Nathan Hale Ancient Fifes & Drums meant to Ed, over the next few days, members of our corps will be trying to show you and members of your family how much Ed has meant to us! Rejoice, Roberta. He is now beyond all his pain joyful forevermore.
ED ad I in Canada with the Corp in 2005 :)
Catherine Stewart
April 28, 2013
I met Ed when I joined Nathan Hale. He became my "Corp Summer Dad" I really enjoyed all the time we had together laughing over stupid things I would do and talking about Sloppy Joes in Keys West. Or Dunkin before a parade and the local watering hole after. I will miss you Ed. RIP and forever in my heart. ?
John and Sharon Gagne
April 28, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ed. Our deepest sympathy to the Rhodes family.
April 28, 2013
I met Ed through Nathan Hale, and was proud to know him. A good man, always there to lend a hand. He will be missed by all who Knew him
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