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EDWARD JOSEPH WADDELL
1920 - 2019
EDWARD JOSEPH WADDELL
1920 - 2019
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EDWARD WADDELL Obituary
He was born on October 21, 1920 and died on July 11, 2019. He was the son of the late Edward F. Waddell and Julia S. Waddell of Pittsburgh. He proudly served as a U.S. Marine during WWII. After returning home, he graduated from Duquesne University in 1950. He had a long career at Ryan Homes as senior vice-president and later operated a land development business until six months prior to his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Trageser Waddell and his sister, Anna Mae Waddell Marsh. He is survived by his son, Edward Waddell, Jr. (wife Phyl); his daughter, Nancy Daffner (husband David); six grandchildren, Christopher Daffner (wife Whitney), Katie Vassalotti (husband Scott), Michael Waddell (wife Kelsey), Jamie Daffner, Kristin Hildreth (husband Kyle), and Erik Gettel; and five great-grandchildren, Audrey Waddell, Charlotte Daffner, Stella Daffner, Carmine Hildreth, and Lillian Hildreth; and nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives will be welcomed on Thursday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA (724-941-3211). His life will be celebrated at a Catholic Funeral Mass at St. Thomas More Church, 126 Ft. Couch Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15241 on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2900 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA. Please add tributes at beinhauer.com.
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Justin Pick
August 2, 2019
Dear Uncle, I can't believe you are gone. I remember meeting you and Nanu when I was a child. I remember playing golf With Uncle Ed and my Dad at fort Sam Houston Golf course in SanAntonio Tx.I remember in SanAntonio, he was going too ride a Kx 80 and he skinned his knee while reving his bike. I love you Uncle Ed. You will be Missed.
Laura Mulhern
July 17, 2019
Ed was a very special man. I knew him when I lived in PA 10 years ago. He was amazingly alert and agile for his age, but more than that, he was so kind to everyone. He will be greatly missed. Love, Laura Mulhern
Brother Marine
July 17, 2019
Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service.
July 17, 2019
One of the finest men I ever crossed paths with. Rest in Peace Ed Waddell.
Jim Murray
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Diana Marsh
July 17, 2019
Dear Uncle Ed, You were a kind, wonderful man who did so much for so many. I can't remember a time in my life when you weren't there. So many great memories from my childhood, especially the holidays at Grandma's. My high school graduation, first apartment, first house, birthdays, anniversaries, marriages, the list goes on and on. You were always there to offer your support and sound advise. I always looked up to you and admired you. We will miss hearing your amazing stories. Most of all we will miss you. Love, Diana & Joe
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