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Joseph Edsall Obituary
Joseph "Bob" Edsall, 78, of Ithaca passed away Friday, June 13 at Hospicare in Ithaca, surrounded by family.
Bob was a life member and past Post Commander of the VFW Post 961, and a member of the American Legion Post 770 of Trumansburg. He retired from the City of Ithaca in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Priscilla; children Joe Edsall of Florida, and Susan Edsall (Tony Lucatelli) of Ithaca; brothers Dick Little of Florida, and John Edsall of Syracuse. Friends are invited to a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery on Floral Avenue in Ithaca for Prayers of Committal and Military Honors by the VFW Post 961 at noon on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. A reception in Bob's honor will follow at the VFW Post 961 on West State Street in Ithaca. Special thanks to Dr. Timothy Cardina for all his years of care. Arrangements were entrusted to the Herson Wagner Funeral Home.
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Jim & Sue Crandall
June 25, 2014
Priscilla, Sue and Joe,
We are so sorry to here of Bob's sickness and passing. I will think off all the good times we had at the City of Ithaca and the golf course and Myrtle Beach trip. He will be missed!
June 22, 2014
I am sorry for your loss Pricilla. My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Rumsey
John and Carole Eustice
June 22, 2014
Priscilla, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. Keep strong.
Lori and Terry Owens
June 20, 2014
Sue, we were sorry to hear of your dad's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 19, 2014
Priscilla, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Shari Halladay (Economics 1985)
Dick & Mary Parker
June 19, 2014
Priscilla & family, keep your happy memories alive of your times with Bob. I remember many interesting conversations we had during the 15 years I worked at Center Ithaca. Sorry that you two made it to Mesa, AZ
Linda Grham
June 18, 2014
There are no words to express how much Bob meant to me and my family. My heart is with all of you during this trying time, sending love to you all, if you need anything at all contact me
JACKI BROOKS
June 17, 2014
Pricilla, it is very hard when you loose your husband, I know only to well, but cherish the times that you had together and cherish those moments...he is with Jack now and when you hear the rumble in the heavens you know that Jack and Bob are causing problems somewhere...My best to you my dear friend.....Jacki Brooks
Patricia Petrella (English)
June 17, 2014
Priscilla, Sue and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know my parents and yours enjoyed their bowling and times together. My thoughts are with you.
DORIS LITTLE-FULLER
June 17, 2014
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BOB. HOPING ALL YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. SO MANY WONDERFUL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS BUT IN THE END THERE ARE NEVER ENOUGH. BOB SO PROUD TO CALL YOU FAMILY. SEE YOU AT THE REUNION ON THE OTHER SIDE. PRICILLA SENDING YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY LOVE HUGS AND PRAYERS.
June 16, 2014
Priscilla,So Sorry to hear about Bob's passing.We have a lot of memories of Bob and you.Your trips with mom and dad.And memories at the moose and camping.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike and Ginny .Maloney
Amy Welch
June 16, 2014
I have heard he was a great man. I only wish I could have gotten to know my great uncle Bob. Rest Easy and let prayers be with the family during this time of need </3
June 16, 2014
Priscilla and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories of Bob during our years at the Moose. May your memories help you through. ~Kelly & Karen Trask
Bill Campbell
June 16, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mr. Ed as I've always called him.
Wayne and Lorraine "Lorie" Pruitt
June 16, 2014
Dear Priscilla and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We pray that your memories of Bob, your loving husband and father, will give you peace and comfort in the days to come.
jerry kathy daghita
June 16, 2014
Priscilla and family sorry to hear about bob's passing.
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