Edward Grandell Underwood

ROCHESTER - Passed away Friday 1/18/2019 at the age of 81, surrounded by loved ones. Ed was predeceased by his par­ents, Edward Underwood and Ethel Malone Under­wood.

He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 61 years, Kath­leen May Underwood; cherished children, Jody (Gene) Kim, Lorraine (David) Durinzi, SueAnn (Robert) Meddaugh and Edward (Gloria) Under­wood Jr.; adored grandchildren, Julie (Alexander) Bielecki, Kyle Tellex, Gregory (Erin) Tellex, Zech­ariah (Mary) Underwood, Kate Durinzi, Elise Underwood, Abbey Fedison, Daniel (Olivia) Un­derwood, Samuel Underwood, Margaret Fedison, Maegan Durinzi, Elisabeth Underwood; treasured great-grandchildren, Alexander and Ryan Bielicki, Matthew and Jane Tellex and Avi Underwood; loved sisters, Jeanette Majors and Maria (Felton) Strickland; and many nieces and nephews, in­cluding Stephen Majors and Tomette Robin.

A special thank you to John Turo for his loving care and friendship.

Ed retired from Xerox Corporation where his spent his entire career after serving in the US Navy from 1957-1960 as an Electrician's Mate on the USS Thetis Bay. Ed was a longtime volunteer firefighter with the Laurelton Fire Department. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, Wheel Horse Tractor collector, and enjoyed re-connecting with fellow shipman.

Ed's family will receive friends and family 4-7 PM Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at New Comer Cre­mations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd., Rochester. A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Wednes­day, January 23, 2019 at All Seasons Chapel, White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd. followed by Interment.


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