SSGT Edward A. Sloan, 74, USAF- Retired, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on September 26, 2008 at the Westchester Gardens Rehab and Care Center, Clearwater, FL from natural causes.
A native of Waltham, MA and first moved to the local area in 1973, from Griffis AFB, Rome, NY; he was a photographer and after moving to the area, he worked for Pinellas County Utility Department. A Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus Edward was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Loretta Sloan of Palm Harbor, FL; two daughters: Teresa M. Sloan of Largo, FL and Dorothy J. Kearns and her husband, Chuck of Safety Harbor, FL; a brother, James F. Sloan of Pahrump, NV and three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visitation is 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 with a Mass at 11:00 AM following the visitation with Father Robert Cedrecha officiating. Full military honors are 2:30 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513with Father Peter A. Sagorski and the United States Air Force Military Honors Funeral Team officiating.
Please send all floral arrangements directly to the church.
Ed, you will be missed. “See you later”.
My deepest sympathy and condolences go to you all. I wish I could be with you to give a hug to Dottie and her Mom. I’m sure there are many friends greeting Ed on the other side.
Many Blessing and Much Love
tj
Dear Dotty, Chuck and family:
We are so sorry for the loss of your fathergrandfather. Please know that you are in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Dear Loretta and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Ed passing. I will remember him as the non complicated, down to earth, call it like he sees it kind of guy. He always wore a gentle, knowing smile and offered a hardy handshake. Most of all I will remember how much he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. His eyes lit up when he looked at them.
I wish I could offer sound advice to you and your family as you deal with your grief. I have yet to discover the perfect solution. I think itâ??s like trying to find the perfect dietâ?¦ there is none. You do what works. All I can say is, cry when you need to cry, smile and laugh when you feel the urge, share his love for you with each other and remember him in a way that will keep your hearts warm and safe.
Thinking of you all,
Jeff
With deepest sympathy our prayers go out to your family.
Loretta,
You and your family are in our prayers. We are sorry to hear of Ed’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Although Ed was not part of our immediate family, Brenna and Meisi considered him as grandfather figure in their lives. I, personally admired him for his time spent in the service. There is a saying that old soldiers never die, they just fade away. We will miss “Grandpa” Ed.
We are sorry for your loss.
He will be missed.
Jeff and Nicole Stone
Although, I only knew you for a short time, I came to find out you were a man of quality. You were a strong family man, and a man who served his country with esteem. You achieved the important things in life, and left behind a family that will carry with them all the great memories you have afforded them. You will be missed.
Chuck,Dotty,Lori and family. Ed was a caring and loving father and husband. He will be greatly missed, and I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Lori,Dottie,Chuckie,Sloan, Hailey,and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to here about your loss.
Aunt Lorrie; I am so sorry that you feel the need to erase us from the guestbook and forbid us from attending the funeral, sending flowers, cards or showing our love for Uncle Ed. You left his brother, William G. Sloan of Rochester, NH off the obituary like he did not exist. We have been told he may go any time and this has hurt him extremely. We are praying for you. If this one is erased I will be there tomorrow with bells on. Love Linda
Terry and Dottie; I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a special man and we all loved him dearly. I will keep you in my prayers. Love Cousin Linda
Great Aunt Lorrie, Terry and Dottie; I loved Uncle Ed very much. I am sorry for your loss. But we will see him again in heaven. You are in my prayers. Love Ashley
Our love goes out to you, Uncle Ed was a great guy, we all loved him. Love Jenny, Pete, Megan, Allyson, Fran, Don and Anne, Bill Henderson
We have to agree with Linda. We will show up if you erase this and we will continue to write on this, even if it is EVERY day. You had NO right to keep us from showing our love for the man who was like a father to us. His other brother, Our dad, Bill Sloan, should have been mentioned too. You forget that we are Uncle Ed’s family too and we love him and will miss very much.
Dave Sloan and Karen Sloan Turner
For my wonderful Uncle Eddie, I just want to take the time to say that you will be missed greatly and deeply. I am blessed to have known you.
Dear Dotie, Chuck, Sloan, Hailey and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be kept in our prayers