Edward B. Engelbert

Engelbert, Edward B.

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared, and that will comfort thee... Edward B. Engelbert, of Sunnyside Rd., Nichols, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 12, 2012, at his home. Ed is survived by his wife, Norma (Soule) Engelbert; stepchildren, Wendy (Andy) Kurtz, Donald (Nadine) Hunt, Shannon Hunt Huxtable; daughter-in-law, Vicki Hunt; brothers, Arthur R. Engelbert and Albert Engelbert; sister-in-law, Ina Mae Engelbert; grandchildren, Ashley, Adam, Aaron, Tristan, Josh, Ryan and Abby; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Ed was predeceased by his parents; stepson, Scott Hunt; brother, K. Kay Engelbert; sister-in-law, Dorothy Engelbert. A lifelong resident of Nichols, Ed was born on June 5, 1934 a son of Richard L. and Bernice (Cortright) Engelbert. Ed was a graduate of Nichols High School Class of 1952 where he participated in baseball and in 1954 had the opportunity to sign up for Major League Baseball. Ed was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Nichols, enjoyed golfing, hunting and being with his family. An active member of the community, Ed served as Nichols Justice, Town Supervisor, Town Assessor. He will be greatly missed by his family and his community. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held on Friday, March 16th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Funeral services and a celebration of Ed's life will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel with a period of visitation from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the Nichols Cemetery. Memories and condolences for Ed's family may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 146, Nichols, NY 13812.