Edward A “Ed” Spade, 82, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on November 18th, 2024.
He was born in Rochester on June 19th, 1942, the son of the late Floyd and Gladys (Bard) Spade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall and James Spade. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Spade; his son, Jason Spade; two sisters, JoAnn (Sid) Martin and Linda (Dave) Droz; three brothers-in-law, Larry, Bill and John (Kim) Kaufman; two sisters-in-law, Linda Rachuba and Joni Piser; special cousins Jim and Dawna Mike; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Edward was a 1960 graduate of Freedom High School, then went on to service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Ed had a love of classic cars and was a big fan of all the Pittsburgh Sports Teams.
Friends will be received on Friday, November 22nd from 1 p.m. until the time of military honors provided by the Beaver County Special Unit at 5 p.m. in the GABAUER-FUNERAL HOME- 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 10 a.m. at St. Felix Church, part of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 450 13th Street, Freedom. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.
Private interment will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery.