Edward J. Joyce

Edward Joyce, age 73, died suddenly on January 15, 2026. Born prematurely and weighing under 3 pounds to James and Helen Joyce, he fought valiantly to survive and everyday thereafter made the most of his gift of life, one anchored in faith, love, kindness, and compassion.

Ed was the beloved husband of Therese Keaty Joyce (deceased) and the exemplary father of Colleen (Andy) Drude, Carrie (Bob) Nowicki, and Tess (Bob) Ryan. His role as grandfather to Eddie, Jack, Ben and Bobby Nowicki, Timmy, Annie, Ian, and Molly Ryan, and Henry Drude was incomparable. Ed remains cherished by his siblings and their spouses: Jim and Janet (deceased), Tom and Rosemary (deceased), Kathy and Tom Gibbons, Mary Kujawa and Kevin Conlon, Ann and Tom Donnellan, and PJ. Ed also leaves behind his in-laws, and dozens of devoted Keatys: Mic (Kathy), Rene (Tony) Kaufmann, Tom (Jess), Pat (Julie), Nancy (John) McGinty, Jim (Nancy), Maryann (John) Bowen, Joe (Kathy), Bob, Cathy (Mike) O'Grady, Brian (Laurie).

After years of education at his respected schools, St. Sabina, Leo H.S., Illinois State University, and DePaul, Ed began his career in 1974 as a trading post coordinator. He worked his way up to President and COO of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He has been duly credited for the growth and success of the Chicago Markets. While Ed excelled in his profession, his life was defined by his unwavering devotion to his family every single day. His greatest joy was Therese, his daughters, and his grandchildren. In 2011, Ed retired and began the best chapter of his life, as a grandfather. He made the most of the time he was given to make lasting memories with each of his 9 grandkids. They brought him so much joy and he was so proud of them!

He leaves behind dozens of Garry and Joyce cousins he loved so much, his forever St. Sabina, Leo, ISU and CBOE buddies, and his uncountable nieces and nephews who loved him with all of their hearts.

Visitation will be: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60414.

Funeral Mass: Thursday, All family and friends are to meet directly at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th Street and Lawndale Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL for Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Edward J. Joyce at the Fisher Falcon Education Foundation (https://www.falconeducationfoundation.org). The family started the "I Inspire" teacher recognition program in memory of Teri in 2024 at Most Holy Redeemer and St. John Fisher. Your contributions will help expand the impact of this program and aid in the success of area catholic schools that meant so much to Teri and Ed and their families.

Ed will be missed in the lives of his young grandchildren each day. To help his family in this difficult transition, please help his legacy live on by sharing stories of his impact and spirit during his life. Please share a story about Ed with the family at this email iinspire2426@gmail.com.