Obituary for Edward V. McDonald
Edward passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, East Syracuse, NY. after a short battle with Lymphoma.
Edward was born in the Bronx, NY on December 16, 1939. He was a proud and loyal member of the New York City Fire Department for over 37 years. He retired in August 1996.
He was a dedicated catholic who attended Saint Ann’s Church in Manlius, NY.
Edward’s hobby was his family. He loved spending time with his wife of 49 years, Josephine; 4 children, Tara, Matthew, Erin and Brian; his 6 grandchildren, Skyler, Zachary, Caitlin, Ciara, Abigail and Emma; his son in-law, Douglas and his daughter in-laws, Hande and Kristen. His family meant the world to him and that is what mattered in his life. If he was surrounded by family, he was his happiest.
Edward served three years in the United States Army beginning August 27, 1958.
Services will be private for immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the New York City Fire Department Burn Center at nyffburncenter.com - Scroll to the bottom of page to donate.
Edward was born in the Bronx, NY on December 16, 1939. He was a proud and loyal member of the New York City Fire Department for over 37 years. He retired in August 1996.
He was a dedicated catholic who attended Saint Ann’s Church in Manlius, NY.
Edward’s hobby was his family. He loved spending time with his wife of 49 years, Josephine; 4 children, Tara, Matthew, Erin and Brian; his 6 grandchildren, Skyler, Zachary, Caitlin, Ciara, Abigail and Emma; his son in-law, Douglas and his daughter in-laws, Hande and Kristen. His family meant the world to him and that is what mattered in his life. If he was surrounded by family, he was his happiest.
Edward served three years in the United States Army beginning August 27, 1958.
Services will be private for immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the New York City Fire Department Burn Center at nyffburncenter.com - Scroll to the bottom of page to donate.