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Edward Fabian Obituary

LTC FABIAN - Edward L., Jr. of North Babylon, formerly of Rockville Centre. Retired U.S. Army. Loving husband of Margaret (Peggie), stepfather of Andrew, Bethany & Caitlin, step-grandfather of Andrew. Beloved son of Edward, Sr. and Rosemary. Brother of twin David, Barbara (Jones), Kenneth, Thomas and Daniel. Graduate SUNY Oswego, ROTC Syracuse. Over 32 years' exceptionally meritorious service in peace and war, including 13 years overseas deployment and 3 years in combat zone, as pilot and imagery intelligence officer with ARCIC, NATO ISAF HQ, CENTCOM, TRADOC (instructor) and JSTARS, awarded over 40 medals, ribbons and badges, culminating his career as Chief Awareness Branch, Mission Command and Awareness Division, ARCIC HQ, US Army TRADOC, Ft Eustis VA. He achieved unequalled success rates in production of intelligence products; combat deployment and target destruction at a success rate beyond any attained previously, established an unsurpassed standard of excellence in support of ground commanders in peacetime operations, and retired as the Army's preeminent expert on JSTARS employment. His outstanding efforts, leadership organization, planning and advisory skills in peace and war improved soldier training and combat capability throughout his military career. Proud lifetime member National Eagle Scout Association, Third Degree Knight of Columbus, VFW, American Legion, Polish Legion of American Veterans, lifelong member St. Agnes Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys and Chorale. Friends may call today 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home 20 Lincoln Ave Rockville Centre. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 AM St. Agnes Cathedral. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America PVA.org" target="_new" rel="nofollow">PVA.org. glynnfh.com

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 25, 2019.

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Christine Tori

September 1, 2020

We are saddened to hear that Ed had passed away .. May Gods love and light embrace his soul for all eternity..

We are deeply sorry that Peggie had just a short time with Ed ..
We all may have met only once but we all had so much fun singing karaoke with the band at a bar in the Poconos in Dec. 2014 ..
Peggie has a voice of an angel !
We will never ever forget.. Glad to have met you both ..

Peggie, may God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time , but know you are never alone with Ed by your side ♡

With heartfelt condolences..

Christine and James

We did our best to surround him with love and family

Peggie Fabian

November 19, 2019

right to the end he loved to have visitors... always a people person

Peggie Fabian

November 19, 2019

Ed Fabian, meet your grandson, Andrew James... love at first sight...

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

So many wonderful family gatherings - being with my hunny made everything seem better...

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

I miss our barfly life... making friends, watching the games. He loved a pub.

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

My Christmas Cheermeister... how can I decorate this year without him..??

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

How he adored European living

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Pawtuxet PAradise

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

My darling helped me pack up this house for days and days, often while I was at work! Couldnt have done it without it, literally.

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

rainbow

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

My one and only, my Eddie

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

ONe of Ed's favorite places on earth was Glen and Carol's little piece of ZEN on the Pawtuxent River...

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

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Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

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Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

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Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Soldier boy

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

BIttersweet, because I knew I wouldn't have him for long...

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

This pic takes me right back to that night. We were so in love...

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

41 medals. Defense Meritorious Service almost as auspicious as Purple Heart. Also Meritorious Service Medal - awarded FIVE TIMES to this brilliant man

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

HIs bedroom while renting from Mom and Dad 2012

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

The St Agnes choristers xoxo

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Mom and Dads farewell party at Pompei

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Almost all the Fabian boys...missing Danny and Kenny

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

My hero <3

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Helping me at the Bristal in Lake Grove

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

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Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

HIs beloved fur babies

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Yup

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Right until he became undeniably ill, Ed was still riding that doggone bike 30-40 miles A DAY!

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Ed LOVED to be out on the water with Tommy

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

the selfie king... Greenport Brewery with Tom and Elaine 2012?

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

The choir guy... LOVED his chorale

Peggie (still Mrs Eddie) Fabian

November 19, 2019

And choir singing was a non-negotiable commitment

Peggie - still calling myself Mrs Eddie Fabian

November 18, 2019

Eddie loved being out on Tommy 's boat soooo much

Peggie - still calling myself Mrs Eddie Fabian

November 18, 2019

41 medals including Defense Meritorious Service Medal almost as prestigious as a Purple Heart. And 5x he was awarded MSM Meritorious Service Medals.

Peggie - still calling myself Mrs Eddie Fabian

November 18, 2019

family visit in Orlando May 2018 just a few weeks before the trach was placed...

Peggie - still calling myself Mrs Eddie Fabian

November 18, 2019

always ready to laugh and have fun

Peggie - still calling myself Mrs Eddie Fabian

November 18, 2019

PATRICIA DEVOE

May 10, 2019

My dear friend and nearly sister,

I am so glad that God brought us together. He knew that we would need each other. I am so sorry that your time to share life with Eddie was too short, but at least you had each other for a while. And I am sad that our time together was so short, but I am glad that God thought Mom's house was an answer to your prayers and that you and Eddie were an answer to mine. My parents treasured that house. I'm sure that you found lots of "Joe Kay" modifications while you were turning it into your own special place. I wish that you could have enjoyed it together longer because you really did a fantastic job of making it YOUR home. Just you and Eddie. May God watch over you now and help you to transition to a new normal when you are ready. You know that I love you tons and more. I pray that you are healing in bits too small to see or feel, but healing just the same. Praying for you often Peigi and thrilled that you are so close to the Lord that you are already being showered with love and blessings, even in the midst of your struggles. May you find peace and feel the love of the Lord every day. Love to you, Pat

April 2, 2019

Peggie,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I hope you find peace in knowing that Ed is at rest with God. I enjoyed getting to know you and him. You were such a loving couple, truly rare. God Bless you and the Fabian family.
-Megan, unit 33

Julie Friedman Hawriluk

March 31, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 30, 2019

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Richard Gottlieb

March 28, 2019

Mr. and Mrs Fabian, David, Peigi and Barbara,
As many of you know I was a classmate of Ed's at South Side High School and I wish to convey my deepest condolences on his passing he was a wonderful young man always striving for the best and it showed in his career with the United States Army. Those of us who knew Ed were lucky as he was always willing to lend a hand in whatever project you were doing and sometimes without you even asking Ed was there. He made all of us that knew him from South Side High School proud. His memory will live on as we go about our daily tasks. God Bless you Edward Fabian you were a true hero on the battlefields and our hearts your tour of duty is complete go in peace. I will never forget you. It truly was a pleasure to have crossed paths with you may we cross paths again in the future. Members of The Fabian Family may reach out to me at [email protected]

Mrs. Peigí Fabian

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March 27, 2019

Thank you to everyone who left heartfelt messages here.. just a quick note to say how incredibly touched the whole family has been at the outpouring of honor and love we all basked in during this last passage of Ed's life into Heaven. There are simply no words... Peggie Fabian

Grandpa and Allen,I will love and miss you,always

Allen

March 26, 2019

kathy henry

March 25, 2019

Sweet Peigi,
I knew the first time you introduced Ed to me that he was the one for you. Your eyes shone and he beamed. You were an exceptional partner and wife during his fight for life. You are blessed. Love Kathy

Warren Atkins

March 25, 2019

I owe a great deal to Ed Fabian. The livelihood my family and I enjoy can be directly attributed to Ed's belief in me to be a valuable asset to the Army civilian workforce. Ed was a polymath and never ceased to amaze me with the wide range of things he could do or accomplish. The man had ceaseless energy and demonstrated a strong passion for his faith. I learned much from him and was sadden by his move back to New York years ago. Given the craziness of that time in his life I don't blame him at all. The Lord wanted him back with family and to meet the love of his life, a far better option to hanging around old war buddies. Sadly, it is there he fought his last battle with an adversary too great for modern medicine. Many times this weekend I thought of Ed and times we all spent together. Those thoughts turned to scenes in my mind of where he is now, in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Imagine the smile on our Lord's face as he met and embraced Ed. Picture the tears of joy Ed shed in the arms of our Lord. Imagine him feeling an unconditional love so vast and powerful it saves mankind. We had good times while toiling on this mortal coil, but that pales in comparison to where Ed is now. I imagine Ed walking and talking with the disciples trying to feed his inquisitive mind and spirit. I'm truly sadden by the loss of a brother in Christ, but at the same time I could not be happier for him. Vaya con Dios amigo

Warren "Chet" Atkins

David Clemens

March 25, 2019

It was a privilege and honor to serve with Ed for over 8 years at Ft Monroe, to include a short time in Afghanistan. He was a strong advocate in supporting Soldiers and taking care of folks he led. My sympathies and prayers for you all. Peace. ~ Dave

Hayes

March 25, 2019

Please accept my heart felt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time of sadness. May Gods promise for the future bring you peace. Hosea 13:14

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