Edward S. Papa Ed Pasi

Edward S. "Papa Ed" Pasi, 88, of Hillcrest Dr., Corry, Pa., died on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Ed was born on August 20, 1928, in Godenz, Northern Italy, a son of the late Joseph and Lena Pasi.

As a young boy, Ed moved with his family to New York City prior to settling in Brandy Camp, Pa., where he was raised and educated.

After graduation from Horton Township High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII.

Later he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War.

Following his discharge in 1952, he moved to Corry and began his career with the Pennsylvania State Police.

Over the years he was stationed in Corry, West Springfield, Meadville and Franklin.

Ed retired as Sgt. of the Warren barracks in 1980.

Ed was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Corry and the Fraternal Order of Police. He also was a member of the Corry Elks Lodge # 769 BPOE, VFW Post #264 and American Legion Post #365, all in Corry.

He enjoyed golfing and cooking.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by a sister Anne Joint.

Ed is survived by his wife Ellen J. Welch Pasi whom he married on September 24, 1955, in Erie, Pa.; two daughters Gail Crotty and her husband John and Gynnell Pasi, both of Corry, Pa.; two sons Gary Pasi of Corry, Pa., and Gregg Pasi of Concord, N.C.

Also surviving are four grandchildren Brandon Crotty and his wife Christy of Clermont, Fla., Collin Pasi of Concord, N.C., Lyndsey Vitron and her husband Bill of Erie, Pa., and Shane Crotty of Corry, Pa., along with seven great-grandchildren and one niece and nephew.

Family and friends may call at St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 203 W. Washington St., Corry, Pa., on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 2 p.m.

Rev D.G. Davis will officiate.

Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, Corry, Pa.

Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Church, 203 W. Washington St., Corry, PA 16407, or to a charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Bracken Funeral Home, Inc., 315 N. Center St., Corry, Pa.

To sign the guest book or send condolences, please visit www.brackenfh.com.

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