Obituary
Edward Joseph Kanfoush, age 83, of Utica, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home in Oak Hill, FL. He was born in Utica, NY, on January 11,1941 to Edward and Rose Deep Kanfoush and was the ninth of nine children.
Ed married his beloved wife, Diane, on July 31, 1965. Together, they shared a loving marriage for 59 wonderful years. Ed and Diane raised 2 children in Sauquoit, NY while spending their summer weekends with their family at their camp on Fourth Lake in Old Forge, NY In 2011, they retired to Oak Hill, FL, where they met a wonderful group of new friends.
Ed served in the Navy for 4 years, then worked as an electronic technician before going into business for himself as an electrical contractor. Ed was an avid fisherman who could often be found on the lake early with a cup of coffee and his fishing pole. Ed developed an interest in flying and got his pilot license and bought a small plane at the age of 70.
Ed is survived by his wife: Diane (Jones) Kanfoush of Utica, NY and two children; Daniel Kanfoush (Lynne) of Grand Island, NY; Sharon Kanfoush-Berkhoudt (Daniel) of New Hartford, NY; along with 5 grandchildren; Robert, Ellie, Eddie, Andrew and Nicholas.
Ed was preceded in death by his 8 siblings: Janette Garnsey, Joseph Kanfoush, Sarah Tyburczy, Ardell French, Laura Budlong, Alice Cullen, Gladys Olejarczyk and Deanne Peters.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ed’s memory to Hospice.
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