A loving son, brother, husband & companion & a WWII veteran, Eddie joined the U.S. Navy at age 17. He served his country aboard the USS Tulagi while conducting exercises for Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France & aboard the USS Enoree during Operation Crossroads, the atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. He was retired from the VA & was a member & supporter of the American Legion, DAV, VFW, U.S. Navy Memorial, Paralyzed Veterans of America, NRA, FOP, & Moose Lodge 17.