Edward Thomas Purcell
Born: April 5, 1965 Brooklyn, NY
Parents: Richard Purcell and Marilyn (Brock) Purcell
Stepfather: Thomas Finnelli
Survived by: His son, Thomas (Jennifer O'Shea) and granddaughter, Hailey of Spokane, WA. Sisters Kathleen Purcell Walker (Christopher) of Apopka, FL, Darlene Purcell Madden (Jan) of Pt. St. Lucie, FL, brother Richard Purcell (Alicia Kiomi) of Ft. Benning, GA. Nephew, Thomas J. Walker of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Nieces Kaitlin Walker of Apopka, FL and Arya Purcell of Ft. Benning, GA. Aunt and Uncle Kathleen Brock (Joseph Gartland) of Bethel, CT. Eddie is also survived by many cousins and countless friends.
Being a prolific reader, he was an encyclopedia of baseball and football facts and a life-long Redskins fan.
He was a devoted son, father, uncle, nephew, cousin, brother and friend. After graduation from Washingtonville HS, Eddie served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged.
He was Roman Catholic.
Eddie was preceded in death by his father and mother, his grandparents Madeline & Edward Purcell and Catherine & Edward Brock. Also, his aunt Margie Freese and cousin Kellianne Gartland.
His favorite saying was, “it costs nothing to be kind.” His generosity, warmth and laughter were legendary, and will forever fill our hearts and memories.