of East Meadow, NY on September 4, 2015 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Loving father of Elizabeth Peranzo (Amedeo), Cynthia Lederer, Gail, Barbra Baxter (Robert), and the late Kevin C. (Mary Rose). Cherished by his eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Devoted son of Merida and the late Edward F., Sr. Adored brother of Richard, and Marie Galin (Hugh). Proud US Air Force Veteran. Dedicated Supervising Fire Marshal for the FDNY. In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org. Family will receive friends Sunday and Monday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home: 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS Pkwy) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, 9:45 am, at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Merrick, NY. Interment to follow at Northport Rural Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com