Edwin Richard Fell

Edwin Richard Fell

9/6/1933-8/16/2024

Edwin Fell passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024. “Pops” was many things to many people- A son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a grandfather, and a great grandfather. But also a USAF airman, a musician, a teacher, a bandleader, a conductor, a marching band director, an umpire, a soccer referee, a sailor, a yacht club commodore, a businessman, a handyman, a carpenter, a genealogist, a world traveler, a role model, a comedian, and a friend. His kind, gentle, and patient demeanor made him well suited to all these roles and his sense of humor put all he knew at ease. 

Edwin was born and raised in Abington Township, Pennsylvania. He attended West Chester State Teachers College in Pennsylvania, where he earned his teaching credentials in Music Education. He then served four years in the Air Force from October 1955 until his honorable discharge in August 1959. He was a trombonist in the Air Force Band. He and his wife Helen raised their family in Port Jefferson, NY where he loved sailing on his beloved boat Makai, becoming a leader in the Setauket yacht club. He taught instrumental music, gave private lessons, led band classes, and conducted the concert band In the Sachem School System in New York for 30 years until his retirement in 1989. His ability to play just about any instrument, and his unique talent in connecting with students through music, allowed him to positively impact the lives of thousands of children. He was loved by all who knew him. 

Ed is predeceased by Helen (Spinelli) Fell, his wife of 67 years and his sister Sandy Robertson. He is survived by his sister Jean Tieser, children Edwin Fell, William Fell, Brian Fell, Helen Fell, as well as ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation for Edwin will take place at Mangano Funeral Home of Middle Island on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 11:00am to 12:30pm.  Immediately following visitation, the family will proceed to Calverton National Cemetery, where Edwin will be laid to rest. 

 May he rest in eternal peace.