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Edward Farrell Obituary

FARRELL - Edward, 82, of Oakdale, NY and New Smyrna Beach, FL, died on June 19, 2008. Born June 13, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY. Beloved husband of 52 years of Margaret Kennedy Farrell. Loving father of Margaret (Vincent) Pluvinage of Atherton, CA, John (Rhonda) of Saratoga, NY, Edward (Ellen) of Rockville Centre, NY, and Joseph (Mary Ellen) of Matawan, NJ. Adored grandfather of Emily, Grace, Ryan, John, Patrick, Marie, Colin, and Anna. He attended Brooklyn Prep, St. Francis College, and graduated Fordham Law School 1951. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1951 to 1954. He practiced law in Brooklyn, NY and Hicksville, NY for over 30 years. He served on the Board of Directors for Little Flower Children's Services of Wading River, NY. Reposing Saturday, 7-9:30pm and Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy, West Sayville, LI. Funeral Mass to be officiated by Msgr Emmet Fagan at St. John Nepomucene, Bohemia, NY on Monday at 10am. Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Donations can be made to Little Flower Children's Services or Good Shepherd Hospice.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 20, 2008.

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Bob Kelly

July 12, 2008

I will always miss Ed; he was so full of energy and hilarious stories everytime we met. He accomplished much but his most notable achievement was his shared leadership of a great family that carries on his fun loving spirit.

Diane Mardini

July 8, 2008

My Dear Friend Margaret,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. May Gob Bless his soul and may you find peace at this time.
Love, Diane

Heidi Van Voorst

June 25, 2008

To John and Ronda.
So very sorry about your loss.It is so hard to say goodby to a parent.Please know ,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heidi

Alicia Fuss

June 24, 2008

John and Ronda,
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Alicia and Shawn.

Beth Jameson

June 24, 2008

Johny, Rhonda and Family,
I am very sorry for the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Beth

Sally & Larry King

June 24, 2008

Johnny, Ronda and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts are with you.

Mark Whitehouse

June 23, 2008

Joe,
Sorry to hear about your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless.

Tom Dembik

June 21, 2008

Joe, Sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and your family. TD

dolores Schiatta

June 20, 2008

To my old friends family..Ed was a great guy. I knew him since grammar school in Brooklyn. He is with his parents and Father Ed.. May he restt in peace .Dolores

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