Edward, known as Ed to his friends and Eddie to his family, was a man with a zest for life. A passionate man with an indomitable spirit, he was an active member of his community, especially enjoying SIRS and the Pleasant Hill Tennis Club during his golden years. His early years spent in Chicago, where he stayed to raise his family with their mother Grace, and his “second act” in California with family close by and many new, lasting friendships. He was a self-made, first-generation American and was so proud of his family and the life he built for himself. He was a loquacious raconteur, always ready with a great story or joke. He was an ardent lover of many types of music, especially opera and classical, loved reading and old films. He loved to travel, especially in Mexico and Spain, and counted himself lucky to have met so many wonderful friends over the years. He was a dedicated bullfighting aficionado and lover of la fiesta brava, which brought many wonderful friends and memories into his life. He will be dearly missed by his many friends, his beloved companion Era, and his family.