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1939

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2024

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Ed Ettinger Obituary

Mystic - Ed Ettinger, 84 years old, passed March 11, 2024.

Ed grew up in Northport, Long Island, where he accrued several honors in high school, including being voted student president and elected to the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. Most importantly, he met his wife Gail Cronin, and they married in 1962.

Ed was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1957, where he became a company commander and pitched and lettered for three years in one of Navy's most successful baseball teams. Following graduation, Ed served on two destroyers, qualifying for command. He also served on two submarines. He "weighed anchor" in 1970, and began working for the Coca-Cola Company in technical and sales management, plus managing factory building projects in Ireland and Swaziland.

Starting in New York, he dragged his family to Atlanta, London, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Austria, and Turkey finally retiring in Atlanta. From there, he returned home to Mystic.

In addition to his wife Gail, Ed is survived by his sons, Ed IV of Roswell, Ga., and Mark of Racine, Wis.; his daughter Mary of Stonington; and his grandchildren.

A private celebration of Ed's life will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory would be gratefully received by the Westerly Hospital Foundation or the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Mar. 17, 2024.

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Cathy Chinigo

March 25, 2024

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief and help you celebrate his life well lived.

Cathy Chinigo

March 25, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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The Cronins

March 21, 2024

Our deepest condolences Gail to you and the Ettinger family. With much love, the NY Cronins

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Linda Burrows

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Linda Burrows

March 19, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Many will miss Ed and his great attitude. Sincere sympathy, to you, Gail, from Linda Burrows

Rick & Linda Olisky

March 18, 2024

Sincere condolences to the Ettinger family on the passing of your loved one.

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