Edward S. Card

Edward S. Card
Sherrill
Edward S. Card, 80, of W. Hinds Ave., Sherrill, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in the Rome Nursing Home. Ed was born on November 1, 1930, in Rensselaer, New York, a son of the late William and Martha (McCormick) Card. Ed was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales School of Utica. After graduation, he enlisted with the U.S. Army and, after his honorable discharge, he went on to graduate from Marietta College of Ohio and received his Master's Degree from Albany State College. On August 6, 1960, Ed and Patricia Davis were united in marriage at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Utica and have shared a loving union of over fifty years together. During his tenure at V.V.S. Central School and other local schools, Ed enjoyed teaching social studies during the school year, driver's education during the summer months and was the faculty advisor for the V.V.S. National Honor Society, retiring in 1994. His memberships included the Lions Club, where Ed served as a past president; he was also a past president of the board of directors of the Eagles Drum and Bugle Corps and a member of the V.V.S. Teacher's Association. Surviving are his wife, Patricia, of Sherrill; two sons, Bill Card, of Shelton, Washington, and Bob Card and his companion, Helen Zyma, of Old Forge; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Scott Wills, of Penn Laird, VA; two grandchildren, Allie and Zachary Wills; one brother, Richard Card, of Adams; two sisters; one brother-in-law, Alice and Stephen Heffron, of Fayetteville, and Florence Card, of Baldwinsville; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by one brother, William Card, and one sister, Mary Burkart. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home, 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, NY. Mr. Card's funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, immediately following calling hours at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Edward S. Card