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1941
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2016
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EDWARD WHELAN Obituary
74, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. He was surrounded by his wife of 56 years, Mary (Astarita) and their five children: Ed, Jeanne, Angela, Beth and Jeff. Mr. Whelan was born in the Bronx, NY on Christmas Day 1941. He was the oldest of six children born to Edward F. Whelan Sr. and Rita (Burke) Whelan. He grew up in the Castle Hill neighborhood and graduated from St. Helena's High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps between 1959 and 1963. Mr. Whelan spent more than two decades in data processing, mostly with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey, and retired as a director from IBM. He was ordained a Catholic Deacon in 1983. He and Mary lived in Dover, NJ for 27 years. Mr. Whelan was the patriarch of a large and loving family. His legacy and memory live on through them, including his 14 grandchildren, six great-grand children and a great-great-grandchild.
Memories and Condolences
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Ann Menzies-Whela Whelan
January 20, 2019
RIP Sir. We did not know eachother but as a Whelan we have a very long line of Whelan's all over the world. You and all the other Whelan's can have a good chat in Heaven like all the Whelan's like too do.
Jeff Askew
December 14, 2016
To a wonderful man with incredible strength!!! and a great family. Ed exemplified solid Mertonian character and I admired him greatly and will always remember him fondly. We will miss Ed tremendously, but our sorrow is softened by knowing our Lord is celebrating Ed's joining Him in heaven. Blessings to the Whelan family. Jeff Askew, MD and staff at Virginia Cardiovascular Consultants
Mike & Leona Skidmore
December 13, 2016
Big Ed was a good man and a friend! It's very sad that we had to lose him so soon. Leona and I sincerely pray that his loved ones will soon find comfort and peace in their own lives. God bless you all!
Yolanda Gomez
December 12, 2016
My condolences to his beautiful family who was fortunate to have such a loving and wonderful person in their lives.My family was fortunate to have met him. May he rest peace.
Daniel Schainen
December 12, 2016
Mr. Whelan served many wonderful roles in his life; a father figure was one of many. His love for family and friends were undeniably strong and heartfelt. His love wrapped around you like a blanket and smile always made you feel welcome. The virtues of life Mr. Whelan practiced shaped the way I live and raise my children. I carry his lessons (sermons) and wisdom with me. Thank you, Mr. Whelan (Dad).
With Love,
Daniel Schainen
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December 11, 2016
It was a joy to have served at the altar with Ed. I was often inspired by his insiteful homilies.
Knowing that he is now in the joy of his Master that he so faithfully served, I pray will give comfort to Mary and all their family.
May the Lord grant him eternal rest.
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St. Matthews Catholic Church
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Quantico National Cemetery
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