Edward Lavin Obituary
Mr. Lavin is survived by his wife. Edith Cook; son, Edward Lavin (Yesenia); daughters, Brianne Priester (Michael) Janine Sargent (Jeffrey); sisters, Margaret Christman, Winifred Elson, Alice Anderson, Florence Garufi; brothers, Joseph Lavin, James Lavin; grandchildren, Catherine Priester, Michael Priester, Margaret Priester, Charles Priester, Caelin Sargent and MANY nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Lavin; parents, Thomas and Florence Lavin; brothers, Thomas and William Lavin.
Mr. Edward Lavin served in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis, worked for the Fire Department of New York for 37 years, primarily as the Marine Company 1 Fireboat Pilot and for the Coast Guard as the Governors Island Ferry Boat Pilot.
Outside of being with his family, being on the water was his home. He was a true family man, honorable in action and dedicated to righteousness. He loved fiercely, spoke gently and guided with grace. His laughter and stories will resonate eternally in the hearts of all who met his acquaintance.
A Funeral memorial Mass for Edward Lavin will be held at St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church in Howard Beach on March 13th, 2025 at 10:45AM. Mr. Edward Lavin will be brought to his final resting place, Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, New York on Friday. March 14th, 2025 at 1:00PM.
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Dawn Falone-Legge
March 11, 2025
To Edie and the Family of Edward Lavin, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through these difficult days and years ahead. It was a honor and a privilege to have gotten to know Eddie over these past 11+ years. He will forever remain in our hearts, memories and prayers.
Dawn and Albert Legge
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