Edward Storms

Edward Storms, a lifelong resident of Fort Montgomery, died Friday, February 17, 2006 at his home. He was 81.

The son of the late John Storms and Mary Reynolds Storms, he was born November 22, 1924 in Fort Montgomery, N.Y.

Ed served in World War II in the elite 10th Mountain Division, which served on skis in the Alps of Northern Italy. As a PFC he was decorated with two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.

Prior and after World War II, Ed was a well respected ski jumper at Bear Mountain Ski Jumps.

Ed was a member of Local #754 Laborers Union for 42 years. He loved crabbing and fishing, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife and soul mate of 53 years, Lucy M. Colucci Storms.

Ed is survived by his seven children and their extended families: Sharon and Mike Green, Judy and Keith Garvey, Ed and Roseanne Storms, David Storms, Chris and Margaret Storms, Stephen and Carolyn Storms, and Pauline Storms. There are also eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who will miss their Pop-Pop Ed. He is also survived by his brother, James Storms and his sister, Mary Ambree.

Friends may call Sunday, February 19, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Highland Falls, N.Y.

A Funeral Service will take place in the funeral home on Monday, February 20 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Arlotta officiating. Burial will be in Eagle Valley Cemetery, Town of Highlands, N.Y.

Funeral arrangements are by the William F. Hogan Funeral Home.