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1943
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2016
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Edwin Pike Obituary
LEICESTER - Edwin E. Pike, Jr., 73, of Leicester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Saint Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Edwin was born in Worcester, a son of the late Edwin E. Pike, Sr. and Edith A. (Guglielmello) Pike. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and later attended Boston College and received an associate's degree from Worcester Junior College. Edwin was a Worcester Firefighter for thirty-six years, retiring as a Lieutenant in 2003. He previously worked for Millbrook Distributors.
Edwin married his wife on March 6, 1964 and they went on to build a life together for 52 years in Leicester where they raised their two children. In Edwin's younger days, he coached his children in various sporting activities, was a baseball umpire and assistant district administrator for District 5 Little League. He was a member of St. Pius X Church and a Cub Scout pack leader both in Leicester. Edwin enjoyed "The Wonder of It All", camping and most of all spending time with his five grandchildren.
Edwin will be missed by his beloved wife, Valerie J. (Stenman) Pike; his children, Robert Pike and his wife Kristen and their children, Justin, Tyler and Brianna Pike all of Leicester and Kelly Roy and her husband Al and their children Ashlyn and Tanner Roy all of Worcester; two brothers, Ronald F. Pike, M.D. and his wife Martha of Millbury and Jeffrey Pike and his wife Joanna of Charlton; a sister, Sandra Basso and her husband Michael of Lithia, FL; many nieces and nephews.
Services for Edwin will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph-St. Pius X Church, 759 Main St, Leicester. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Edwin's family on Tuesday, October 4th from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making memorial contributions in honor of his great niece, Charlotte Silva to: Why Me & Sherry's House, 1152 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 01602. To share your thoughts, memories and prayers with his family, please visit Edwin's personal guestbook at
www.mercadantefuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Pike
Marjorie Willand
October 5, 2016
Our most sincere sympathy in this time of sadness. To you all from an old neighbor = our love and prayers.
The Willand family
Gerry & Bridget Murphy
October 5, 2016
Valerie, Kelly and Bobby, it was good to see you all recently and reminisce at Ronnie's wedding a few weeks ago. However, I received the news on Eddie's passing from family back in Millbury.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Peter,Laurie,Tia Ferraro
October 4, 2016
Coach Pike was a great man and Coach. Highly respected by all. Our sincere condolences to The Pike Family.
October 3, 2016
Valerie
Bob and l were so sorry to hear about Ed
He was a great guy and we remeber the times we spent together on Main
Valerie Bob nd l were o sorry to hear of your loss.You and your family are in our prayers nd thoghs.We hd a lot of good times on Main St.
Peg nd Bob Brennan
Well done, my son. Welcome Home.
A Grateful Citizen ~
October 3, 2016
We are trusting firefighters to protect our families, our homes and our land. They not only protect us but protect each other.
They were brave amazing human beings and their lives deserve to be honored.
Mike & Karen Mastrogiovanni
October 3, 2016
Valerie and Family,So sorry to hear of Eddies passing.We worked together for a long time at South Division . He was a good friend and he will be surely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Claire from F W Webb
October 3, 2016
Bob and family , So sorry to read of the loss of your dad . May you find peace and strength in the days ahead.
Maureen Whitney
October 3, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Pike family. Ed will be missed.
Joan Stevens
October 3, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Eds passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy from Joan Stevens and family.
Lorene Boucher
October 3, 2016
Kelly & family, My deepest sympathies go out to you all. May your Dad rest in eternal peace. Take comfort in your many great memories of the times you spent together. God Bless
Jim & Shirley Cuccaro
October 3, 2016
Sympathy, condolences and prayers to the Pike family.
Pamela Verick
October 3, 2016
Extending my deepest sympathies to the Pike Family at this sad time.
Ron Pike
October 2, 2016
Rest In Peace my Uncle, now is your time to rest and be with Grammy and Puppa again! Jenika and I send all of our love to Auntie Valerie, Kelly, Al, Ashlyn, Tanner, Bobby, Kristen, Justin, Tyler, and Brianna.
God bless you!!
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