Edward Earl Lavery

Edward Earl Lavery, Jr., 77, passed away surrounded by family, on May 3, 2024.
Ed was born in Akron on June 8, 1946 to the late Edward Sr. & Laudice Lavery and was a 1964 graduate of Kenmore High School. Ed worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., St. Thomas Hospital and retired as a baker from Finast Grocery Stores.
Ed was a wonderful father and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid golfer, he loved his Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day and the Hibernian Club. Ed was a prepper and always loved to be prepared.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his siblings Charlotte Carol, Robert, Gene & Terry. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rita; his children Beverly (Donald) Smith, Edward III (fiance` Kim), Thomas, & Jonathon (Erlyn); grandchildren Kara (James) Swearingen, Kylynne (Adam) Reedy, Jessica (Kelly Parker) Smith, & Brittany, Branden, Sophia, Parker, & Emilia Lavery; great-grandchildren Joselynn, Corbin, Brazen, Weslynn, Arya & Lyla; sisters Jennifer Warner & Monica (David) Hileman.
A Celebration of Ed's Life will take place on Friday, May 10, at 12 pm, with the family receiving friends for one hour prior, at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ed's memory to the Crossroads Hospice 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr Suite E, Uniontown, OH 44685.