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1966
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Edward Mackey Obituary
November 12, 2023
Edward "Ed" Michael Mackey, 57, passed peacefully Sunday, November 12, 2023, surrounded by family in his New London home.
Ed fought like a true warrior for over 3 years until his body was done. The cancer did not win, but Ed did because now he's a free bird.
Ed is survived by his loving wife Michelle, sons Gabe (Bri), Ostyn, and Masyn (Allison), grandchildren Aiden, Arya and Blaze, his parents Ed and Miriam Mackey, sisters Eileen (Mike) and Kate Moore, brother Kevin (Katie), brother-in-law Brandon Sides (Precious), Devan Sides, Steve (Crystal) Wakely, Dale (Nikki) Globe, nieces Megan, Mo, Abbey, nephews Jake and Drew, his great-nephew Daniel and his angel brother Jameson.
And great niece Zoey who filled this last year full of smiles and laughter.
Ed leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins and so many more people who loved him endlessly.
Ed also leaves with many memories left behind his in-laws Sandy (Carl) Sides, Barb Drake and so many others who loved him like their own. Also, his second family "The Brecias."
Ed spent his adult life working in drywall, working his way up to General Superintendent.
He was loved by all his Precision Walls Family.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gary Drake, who appreciated and valued him behind measure, grandparents and many others who loved him.
He was met not only by his creator but many loving arms.
Ed helped so many people in this life. As his sister Kate said, "He was a father to the fatherless" and his father said "he's a giant of a man."
We will miss you for eternity, Ed, and will keep you alive.
Thank you for being Ed to all of us.
I'm yours forever, my love.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Mackey
dad
November 28, 2023
In our back yard...Just before Ed got sick...1st time ...bulls eye..!
Eileen ormand
November 23, 2023
Eileen ormand
November 23, 2023
Eileen ormand
November 23, 2023
Eileen ormand
November 23, 2023
Eileen ormand
November 23, 2023
Eileen ormand
November 23, 2023
I love you brother forever I miss you so much especially your beautiful hugs
Ed
November 23, 2023
Ed
November 23, 2023
Ed
November 23, 2023
Ed
November 23, 2023
so thankful for the memories he gave us ...they will last forever.
Chyrel Gregorieff
November 17, 2023
Indeed is is a free man! Free of the cancer and pain. Rest in peace Ed. We will take care of your sunshine, Michelle until you meet again.
Edward Mackey
November 17, 2023
8/20/66 saw him in the nursery
Pamela Brescia
November 16, 2023
Pamela Brescia
November 16, 2023
Pamela Brescia
November 16, 2023
Pamela Brescia
November 16, 2023
Tim
November 16, 2023
That LAUGH, wow do I miss that laugh. Always the smartest person in the room, had stories of Grandparents I never met, and phrases for Poker games I never heard. I am blessed to have time with you my Cousin, until we meet again in a park where we can walk and you can tell me stories from back in the day. I am comforted by the notion that for you, we will all be reunited in the blink of an eye, time and pain no longer holding your spirit. But rest easy Eddie, because the BIG LOVE you left behind will never be forgotten, you made me a better person.
Matthew curles
November 16, 2023
A memory I will always remember is when I was younger Ed use to always take me and my brother to play basketball and to the park and we would have kickball games at ramble wood middle school with the family. He also never cared if we hung out at his house with the adults even though I was a young boy. He was my uncles best friend but he treated me like I was his nephew he patched many holes in our walls when our father left lol I was an angry child. I will miss his laughter and his goofyness his love for music/cypress hill insane in the mebrane and house of pain jump around everytime I hear that it makes me smile. I loved how he loved Gabe and took on the role as father no questions asked. He was a humble and loving giant I got to text with him in the end for awhile and he always stayed strong I reminded him Jesus loves him and prayed for him many times. You will be missed Unlce Ed until I see you again love Big Matt. Prayers to the family and friends you loved him threw this hard time praying for peace and comfort, prayers for his son Gabe just remember you were so loved and still are for his wife thank you for loving him and never leaving his side.
Ed Mackey
November 16, 2023
1-1st memory...8/20/66 ..then a few weeks later, he giggled..
2-so many favorite memories...watching Ed & kevin play tennis at Cheshunt courts ...they were both such great players.
3-our trip to Disney world (? 2006) ...just him & I. We drove his new Tundra...great time and visits with the Bresscia's & ocean swim at Ft lauderdale beach
4-After his 1st surgery, visits to wilmington. Trips to the beaches and we even hit tennis balls at his apartment. He loved showing me around town.
5- Ed had a great sense of humor...loved to hear and tell jokes...(any color).
6-had many serious talks with him ...he really understood people and always saw the good side of people.
7-So many stories to share...just not the best time for me to dig up memories...
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