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Edward William Tacoma Jr.

1931 - 2018

Edward William Tacoma Jr. obituary, 1931-2018, Louisville, KY

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

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Joseph E. Ratterman & Son - Southside

7336 Southside Drive

Louisville, Kentucky

Edward Tacoma Obituary

Edward William Tacoma Jr.

Louisville - 86, went home to his heavenly father on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

He was a retired truck driver, Navy veteran and a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.

Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Nora "Sue" Tacoma; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Thomas and Jay Thompson.

He is survived by his loving children, Kathie Lyvers (Thomas), Carol Nord and Connie Tacoma (Jim); 5 grandchildren, Chuck Thomas, Christi Nord, Jessica Thompson (Phil), Julie Thompson and Matthew Nord; 3 great-grandchildren, Alexis Davis, Tayton Harper and Blake Thompson; and sister Toni Stamos.

His celebration of life Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 11501 Maple Way with entombment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Friday at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Drive.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Nativity Academy at St. Boniface, 529 East Liberty Street 40202.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 19, 2018.

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Joseph E. Ratterman & Son - Southside

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

11501 Maple Way, KY

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7336 Southside Drive, Louisville, KY 40214

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