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Edward LEWIS Obituary
Edward D. Lewis, 83 years old, of West Palm Beach, FL died at his home on Monday, June 20, 2016. Born in Chicago, IL on September 20, 1932, he was a son of Frank J. and Julia Deal Lewis. A lifelong resident of the Palm Beach area, he attended St. Ann Catholic School in West Palm Beach and went on to graduate from the University of Notre Dame and Loyola Law School Chicago, both with highest honors. Ed was a member of the Florida Bar for over 50 years; the Illinois Bar; and served as a Captain in the USAR with nearly three years of active duty. He was deeply involved in our community having served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Mary's Hospital; member of the Board of Intracoastal Health Systems; President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association; and a member of the Florida Bar, Board of Governors. Ed also served as the first Judge in Palm Springs, FL; was the City Attorney for Atlantis, FL; the attorney for the Palm Beach County School Board; served as President of the West Palm Beach Expos Baseball Team; and President of the Frank J. Lewis Foundation. Additionally, he was also a Board member of the University of Notre Dame College of Arts and Letters; and President of the Young Democrats. Ed was an eternal fan of Notre Dame Football and the Chicago Cubs. He was predeceased by his brother, Philip D. Lewis, Thomas and half-brothers, Jerome, Joseph, John, and James, and half-sisters, Charlotte and Josephine McGoorty; and his grandson, Logan Lewis. Ed is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen (nee Reardon); daughters, Sharon Lewis, Megan Mary Daly (Dan), Julia Deal West (Andrej Welser); sons, Michael, Timothy (Eileen), and Sean; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30AM on Friday at St. Juliana Catholic Church, 4500 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 with Rev. Alfredo I. Hernandez, officiating. The interment will follow at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach, FL. At Ed's request, in lieu of flowers, take a friend to lunch.
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John Volk
June 23, 2016
Oh so very sad ! Jim like his brother Phil gave back so very much to the community they loved and were raised in ! Fine gentlemen of the highest order ! Our deepest condolences to the entire Lewis family ! RIP Mr. Lewis and thank you for giving so very much back in your life time ! Saddened Lory and John Volk
Jeff Krauskopf, Mayor
June 23, 2016
ED was a true gentleman and great mentor. He will be missed.
Joe Garbarino
June 23, 2016
A life well lived.
"Well done, faithful and prudent servant..."
My heart and prayers go out to the Lewis Family
Bernadette (Boots) Bryant
June 23, 2016
so sorry Jules, words just cannot convey my heartfelt sorrow that I know you are experiencing. Much love and condolences to you and yours.xxxx
Brad Turner
June 23, 2016
Words, however kind, can't mend your heartaches, but many share your grief and wish you all comfort and peace of mind.God bless you all.
Judy Johnson
June 23, 2016
Ed was like a 2nd father to me. He was a grand and generous man with humility and humor. I loved his smile and gentleness. Not only did he help me grow up in life, I watched as he helped many, many other people in so many ways and without judgement (Rather funny, since he was once a judge):) My favorite personal memory is when we shared oreo cookies together. I liked the chocolate outer part and he liked the inner vanilla filling. So he would eat the middle and give me the chocolate cookie part. It still makes me smile to think of it. Sending my deepest condolences to his wife Helen & all his children and family. I hate to refer to him in the past-time, because I know his essence is with us now. You can't forget a man like Ed Lewis. God bless!
Paulette Lewis
June 22, 2016
Took a Friend to Lunch today...but I let him Pay!!
Theresa LePore
June 22, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all of God's Blessings during this difficult time.
Pallas Dixon
June 22, 2016
Julia, so sorry for your loss, may God bring you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. I'll keep you all on my prayer list.
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