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Edward Kissell Obituary
Born in Nashua, NH on September 29, 1929, he was the youngest of eight children of Adolph and Tekla (Luzcyska) Kissell. He resided in Methuen, MA for ten years, before moving to Bedford, NH in 1974.
He attended Nashua High School and graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in history from Wake Forest College. Ed received a master's degree in physical education from Boston University. He was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity.
During the Korean War, he served in the United States Army.
Until his retirement, Ed was a physical education teacher with the Manchester School District at Parkside Middle School for many years.
An outstanding athlete, Ed played professional football as a quarterback and safety with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ed was one of five brothers that played for the NFL and one of oldest living players in the league. He also coached several high school football, baseball, and basketball teams as well as youth leagues.
Devoted to his faith, he was a longtime communicant of Saint Elizabeth Seton Church.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 79.
Ed devoted himself to his family and provided for them with the utmost humility, selflessness, and endurance.
Family members include his wife of fifty-eight years, Patricia (Herlihy) Kissell; a son, Edward J. Kissell, Jr. of Bedford; a daughter, Kirsten Kissell-Duval of Weare; three grandchildren, Kyle, Edward III, and Grace; two great-grandchildren, Kylie and Brylie; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services: Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.
The funeral will be held Wednesday with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10AM in Saint Elizabeth Seton Church, Bedford, NH.
Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH.
For more information, please visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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for Edward Kissell
John Vien
January 3, 2022
Mr. Kissel was my US history teacher at Spring St. Jr High. Truly a great American. My condolences to his family.
Ann Groves Cote
April 2, 2019
Im thinking of you Pat, Kirsten and Eddie. Mr Kissell was a very nice man. All if us groovy kids loved him!
Marie Raiche
April 15, 2018
Patricia, my condolences to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Marie Raiche
April 13, 2018
I had MR. K in my freshman year of 57 in Civics and his words of wisdom to me were show up for freshman football and i will ensure you pass my course. I did and the first day of practice without stretching exercises to begin my trek to the varsity team was to fracture both of my hips which ended my sports career at Bradley for almost 3 years. But, he was a super guy and his brother John used to call me weekly to ensure that Brother Brendan and Ed were taking care of me. MY condolences today to the entire Kissell Family and all who i know that knew him have been sent copies of this obituary. You were blessed to have him as we were at Bradley and remember his legacy for many years to come.
JOHN GORSKI
OLYMPIA, WA.
April 12, 2018
George Crispo Jr.
Frank Drociak
April 11, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Kissell family. Coach Kissell was a great guy who had an impact on my youth when he allowed me to be the water boy for the Bishop Bradley football team that went on to win the State Championship. I have great memories of those days because of Coach. He was special. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kissell family.
Coach Kissel is on the far right at the bbhs 61 reunion
john auger
April 10, 2018
To the entire Kissel family, please accept my condolences for your loss. Have many fond memories of Coach Kissel both on and off the field. We met again in 2011 for the BBHS 50th reunion
Jaime Shaw
April 10, 2018
Mr.kissell may you rest in peace coach. Best gym teacher from parkside. For graduating class of 2003.
Tammy Detjen
April 10, 2018
You will be missed and loved.
Jack St. Hilaire
April 10, 2018
My condolences to the family, I played at BBHS for coach in 1960 and 61. He was a great coach.
April 10, 2018
Dear Auntie Pat, KK and Eddie - We were so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He will be always be remembered by our family as generously welcoming us into your home for so many wonderful family parties. Sending love, The Commerfords
Donald Smith
April 10, 2018
My sympathies and condolences to Ed's family. I taught at Tenney High School, Methuen, Ma. with Ed, he was a great guy.
Rear Admiral Art Lawrence
April 10, 2018
My condolences to the family. Mr. Kissel was my civics teacher at Bishop Bradley 1961-1962. He gave sage advice in the middle of civics lessons. He gladly answered my thousands of questions. One answer has stuck with me, "Stand on principle, not on formality." That was Ed Kissell.
John Bruce Casey
April 10, 2018
Had the pleasure of playing football for Coach Kissel from 1956 to 1960 my condolences to the family.
David Routhier
April 9, 2018
My condolences to the Kissell family. I had the tremendous opportunity to play football and baseball for Coach Kissell. I graduated with the class of 1961 of Bishop Bradley and am very thankful for the influence coach had on my adult life.
David Burroughs
April 9, 2018
Ed Kissel and his wife Pat have Always Been a Class Family with Big Hearts.So very sorry to Pat and the Kissel Family.
Ann (Groves) Cote
April 9, 2018
Pat, KK and Eddie. Please accept our condolences. We were sad to see the news
We have many fond memories of your family while you lived on High Street in Methuen. I write this for myself and mother, Alice Groves
Karen Langdon
April 9, 2018
My sincere condolences to Coach's family. I had the pleasure of working with him, in the PE dept, at Parkside for 4 years. He was one of the nicest men I have ever met...a true gentleman. He taught the students so much more than how to exercise. He would speak about a variety of historical places in Manchester that mesmerized them (me too!) and genuinely spoke to the kids, from the heart, about being good and doing good in their lives. The kids really loved him. He was everyone's treasure.
Butch Psaledas
April 9, 2018
My heart goes out to the Kissell family. Ed was a great man who was able to teach all of us who coached with him. A gentleman and a scholar he will never be forgotten.
Mary Schruender Meyer
April 9, 2018
Please accept my condolences on your loss. I taught with Ed at Tenney High School in Methuen. We had some great times as we educated the students in Methuen.
Denise Duval
April 9, 2018
To KK and family, please accept my sincere condolences. May he Rest In Peace as you keep his memory alive by finding comfort in your memories.
Jim Mara
April 9, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Kissell as a PE teacher at Parkside in the mid 80s. Although I was never an athlete, his lessons, passion for teaching and intensity have stayed with me. My deepest sympathy.
Gary Palmer
April 9, 2018
Pat & Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of "Coach". He was a great guy. Our prayers are with you,
Gary & Joan Palmer, Englewood FL
April 9, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andre Lepine
April 9, 2018
To the family of Coach Kissell: my sincere condolences at this time. Coach Kissell was a teacher at BBHS, when I graduated in 1963. I always fondly remembered him and he treated me with respect, even though I was not on the football team. May he rest in peace!
April 9, 2018
Dear Pat...Thinking of you and remembering many happy days along the road to where we are today. Mary and I are thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Don and Mary Anderson
Marco Island, Florida
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