Jen and Eric,
It was so good to see you in June and celebrate your father’s life-it was a beautiful tribute. I have so many fond memories of your dad, first as my father’s dear friend and later as your father. My dad and I would love going to ‘the land’ on Sundays; it was a happy place for us. When I got older, dinners at Hiro’s were a wonderful treat. Ed was an adventurer in our eyes and he brought my dad along, sometimes doing things he wouldn’t ordinarily have done-I experience a similar phenomenon with you! He was a wonderful steady presence and a dear friend to my father until the last days of his life. I see much of Ed in you both and it makes my heart happy. I so appreciate all of the kindness and joy he brought to our lives, and I miss him. I’m so sorry you lost him too early.
Much love,
Dee

Remembering dear friend Barbara and her partner Ed, with love, prayers and blessings. Would love to have more information about his published book. Many thanks and God be with you, surrounding you with angels' comfort.

Dina,
I am so sorry about Naun, it's been many years but I want you to know my heart was broke when I heard of his loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Love, Aunt Winnie.

Dear Dina,
Please accept my sincere, heartfelt condolences on your brother Ed’s passing. Sorry I can’t attend Ed’s memorial with health issues preventing me from doing so. Ed became the man he was because of your strong family influence, especially your mom. She was a strong, steady, understanding women; very wise, intelligent, an example which both you and Ed emulate.
Ed got me first interested in ham radio to which I still hold a license. I remember all the good times on Campbell Drive at Ed’s station “K2ZDC”, talking to the world from his bedroom. Of all the good times I spent with Ed and your family, I would not be able to count.
I have one story however that really sticks out in my mind when Ed was campaigning for re-election for Albany County Legislature. I was paired off with a man about my age, he had one side of the street, while I had the other side. I asked him how he had met Ed. He told me he had a drainage problem in his back yard. Ed was his representative whom he contacted. That evening his doorbell rang and at the door stood Ed in suit and tie. He wanted to see this man’s problem first hand. He took Ed to the back yard, Ed walked in ankle deep mud and water to locate the plugged drain. He told him the town would take care of it, which they did in the next couple of days. This was how Ed felt about people, to take care of their concerns right away. I can speak personally because he touched my family in very special ways. My sister Sharon who had terminal cancer was just one person whose life he touched. He would often check in on her and see how she was doing via email or even a simple telephone call. Ed not only talked the talk but he really walked the walk. 
Our Christian faith tells us we have eternal life and in passing life does not end, just changes. It is not goodbye Ed, but only until we meet again. Dina, God bless you and your family. You are all in our prayers.
Love,
Doug Koch

It's a bit unusual for my mentor to be younger than I am. I will be there on Saturday.

Ed and I were best friends though out elementary school at Maywood. We did everything together. I stayed at his home on Campbell Ave when my mother was giving birth to my sister.
I have not spoken to him since high school but memories never fade. I remember vividly throwing a base ball back and forth across Campbell Ave and throwing a boomerang to try and get back to us.