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Edward F. Dalton Jr.
Was born in Chicago in 1941 to Florence (Hanley) and Edward F. Dalton Sr. He attended St. Rita and Harrison Technical School. Ed was employed by the Chicago Park District as an Operating Engineer and often worked at Lincoln Park Zoo, Soldier Field and Buckingham Fountain. After retiring, Ed enjoyed traveling to Ireland, Canada and Alaska and spending time at his cherished cabin in the woods.
Beloved father of Shawn (John Kluber) Dalton-Kluber & Kelly (Mike) Monday.
Cherished papa of Grant “Phys”, Diane “Ren”, Kyra.
Loving brother of Dennis Dalton & Colleen (Tony) Buccieri.
Fond uncle to Brian, Christie (Jason), Michael Buccieri, Dennis (Caroline) and Meghan Dalton.
Fond cousin to the Truse Family, Marek, Rossodivito, Sierega, Bell and Zabransky Families.
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