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Edward CRADER Obituary
58, died suddenly in St. Petersburg, FL, November 1, 2016. Edward was the Choir Director and Organist for Blessed Trinity Church. He studied piano and opera for many years, both in the States and abroad. He brought his many gifts to St. Petersburg where he taught his special technique in voice to his beloved students (many of whom went on to careers in prestigious theaters and Broadway.) The star in our family will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his life partner, Mr. David Stumpf; his sister, Joanne (Michael) Jovovich; and his brother Timothy (Jacqueline) Crader; his nieces, Jill, Caitlin and Nicole, and nephew Stephen and great niece Annalynne Hope.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 am, Monday, November 14 at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1600 54th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL
There will be no calling hours; burial will be private in Connecticut.
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Britt Bern
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Lauren
January 14, 2017
Thank you Edward for sharing you gift of music with me. Every success I've had musically had been because of you. You impacted my life greatly, and shaped me into the singer and person I am today. You will be missed. My condolences to any family, friends and students of Edward.
Dom & Lois Cavaliere
December 6, 2016
We all miss you at Blessed Trinity. Wish we knew we had a connection back in Connecticut. Life gone too soon. Rest in peace Ed.
Michael Shapiro
November 16, 2016
How I loved Eddie, A beautiful and remarkable light gone way too soon.
Karen Broadwater
November 14, 2016
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The world has lost a beautiful soul who is greatly missed. We will always cherish the amazing gift of music he gave our son Mitchell.
Brenda Salvi
November 14, 2016
I'm so sorry that all of you have to go through this. I'm thinking of you all be safe and love you
Jen
November 13, 2016
Thinking of you all and sending my love. Cousin Eddie I will forever miss you.
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