Obituary
Edmund “Ed” Corrado, fisherman and gardener in his later years, left his Earthly life surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to join our Father in eternal life.
Ed, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was born on May 23, 1936, to parents Julia Eletto Corrado and Edmund Carmine Corrado of Brooklyn, New York. He attended and graduated from Hillside High School and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1956, proudly serving his country.
Ed is described as a humble man who didn’t ask for much from anyone. He counted his blessings, was hard-working, had an incredible work ethic, and was never afraid to juggle multiple responsibilities, including working three jobs for many years to support his family. This included a 13-year stint at the Newark Star Ledger and real estate sales in Clark, New Jersey. Seeing great promise in the Florida real estate market, and ever striving for greater opportunities for himself and his family, Ed took a giant leap of faith in the early 1980s and moved his family to Port Orange, Florida without a job in place. He went on to work for decades in the Florida real estate industry, specializing in vacation condominiums in Daytona and New Smyrna Beach until his retirement in 2006.
Once retired, Ed threw himself into his passions — gardening, fishing, beach days and spending time with family. His gardens, which included all types of foliage, flowers, and fruit and vegetable trees, drew many admiring comments from his neighbors and community. Many of the fruits and vegetables he grew ended up in his family’s belly (LOL!), including delicious grapefruit, bell and cubanelle peppers, and herbs. The other great passion in his life was his church and serving God in any way he could. Over the last several years, this included service as a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus (Councils 8791 and 2901) at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, where he also ushered.
Ed’s wife of 60 years, Mary Ann, describes him as an incredible husband and loving father to their daughter Cynthia (Orlando, FL) and sons Edmund Carmine (Casselberry, FL) and Anthony Michael (Ormond Beach, FL). Other survivors include daughter-in-law Lisa, daughter-in-law Vircel and grandsons Edmund John and Christian Michael, daughter-in-law Kristine and grandsons Triston and Sean, as well as several nieces and nephews. Ed is predeceased by his parents and brothers Vincent (Sonny), Joseph and Gerard.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 28th at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 600 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
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600 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Love you❤️
Eddie our Jasmine around our Blessed Mother. Growing so beautiful, Edmund & Cindy doing great job trimming . love you, miss you so much.
Your Gardenias Ed. So beautiful! Love you miss you so much.
Edmund’s garden. Edmund & Cindy following in your footsteps. Me? I’m trying with patio plants.
Love you, miss you always.❤️
As always you’re going to be missed today. You will be with us in spirit I know as you always are. Love you & miss you every moment of every day. ❤️
Well Dad I did it! Grew my own peppers from seeds! Love and miss you everyday!
Look at my proper plants Dad! I also have lettuce, spinach, onions and tomato plants going into the garden next week. I know you're helping because I have no idea what I'm doing! LOL. Love and miss you every day!
Well Ed I did it! Had hedges taken out & cleaned out front. Now I can enjoy looking out window. Looks so nice & clean looking. Please don’t be mad at me for doing it. Told you I would. I’m trying to go on & this is one step forward. You’ll be happy to know Hugo is taking one bush & Cindy the rest of them. Edmund is doing great with vegetable garden. You will always be in our ❤️. Love you Ed miss you every moment of each day.
Dad my first pepper from seed! I have no idea what I'm doing so I'm sure you're helping ❤️❤️
Happy Valentines Day Eddie. You’re in my heart always. Love you & miss you every moment of each day❤️
A year already since we spent our last Christmas with you. We miss you & love you and treasure all the moments we shared together. Merry Christmas in heaven Eddie. Love you ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven Eddie. We’ll all miss you but you will be with us in Spirit. Love you miss you so much.
Dad your 1 pineapple plant spawned 5 new ones! Love you and miss you everyday❤️
6 months ago God took you home. We know you are happy & pain free. Your family miss you every moment of each day. Watch over us Eddie. Love you so much.
All Souls Day today Ed. Said special prayers for you. Candle was lit as your name was called. Love you & miss you so much
Eddie pinneapple you grew. Isn’t it beautiful. Sooo sweet. Love you & miss you terribly.
Miss you so much Eddie❤️
Eddie look at those beautiful Bromeliads in your garden. Aren’t they beautiful. You did that. So proud.
Love you. ❤️
Happy Birthday to our son. You did a great Job guiding him & setting an example in so many ways. He’s filling your shoes & doing a great job. Love you miss you so much.❤️
Happy Anniversary in heaven Dad! Thank you for teaching me what it means to be a father and husband. Always thinking of you ❤️
In my heart always❤️
Happy 61 years Anniversary Eddie. We had many good years together & for that I thank God. You were a great husband & father. No could ask for anyone better than you. In your heart your family always came first.
I love you & miss you ever so much. Please watch over us.❤️
Celebrating our daughter’s birthday with you here in our hearts. Love you & miss you ever so much.❤️
You are always with me!! Love and miss you so much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
15 years ago Ed!!!!! How young, healthy & happy we were. Miss you so much. Love you❤️
Think Dad really would have loved this! ❤️
Ed your first pineapple you grew. It was sweet & juicy. You were so proud.