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Ed was a 59-year-old family man. Survived by his Wife Diane, Parents Ed and Romy Schaefer, In-laws Phyllis & Bo Counts. Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law: AJ and Danielle Purdy. His Nieces Brooke Stockwell and Allison Purdy. Ed Fought a courageous battle with Glioblastoma right till the very end with Diane right by his side. All Ed kept saying was Jimmy Buffet’s saying ” Life was Magic, Life was Tragic but it was Journey Well Lived” Ed Worked for Publix as a Liquor specialist who was well liked and loved by all.
His jovial disposition brought light and love to everyone he touched. His loving surviving parents Romy and Ed raised him in Clinton, New Jersey to be the special person he was. His wife of two years Diane was the light of his life. They adored each other to the end of his life. Ed loved to socialize especially with his friends of Animal House Band in Wildwood New Jersey. Especially great friends with the band leader George Garcia and his life partner Chris Moyer of Wildwood NJ. Which is where Ed and Diane first met. Ed loved go fishing and boating with his dad. He loved his Jimmy Buffet music and memorized every song and once in a while get up and sing with the band. He had an obsession with Vintage Volkswagen Bugs. Going on road trips with Diane to St. Augustine Basilica at Christmas time. Ed had a passion for Cruising with Diane on Carnival Ships, He loved going to NJ see our family and friends. Ed was a true Family Man!
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Glioblastoma Foundation in Ed’s name; https://fundraise.glioblastomafoundation.org/fundraiser/5894399?is_new=true.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Lisa Copp - Friend
October 21, 2024, 9:46 pm
My condolences to his wife and family . I met Ed only once but once enough to know what a great guy ,and to see the live he had with his wife.
Randy and Donna Retchless - friends
October 23, 2024, 6:55 am
We met Ed thru our friend John and enjoyed many gatherings. Ed was a gentle man with kindness for all. A helping hand and a laugh with a smile that said much more! We enjoyed Ed and Diane as they kept the honeymoon alive and shared their travels. You are missed. See you at the gate.