Edward J. Berry, 83, of New Port Richey passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2020 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  Ed had been receiving treatments at James A. Haley VA Medical Center for many years before he entered into peaceful rest.  Originally from Morgantown, WV he is the son of Joseph and Catherine (DeVaughn) Berry.  In March of 1958, Ed enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his nation honorably for 3 years.

After his Marine Corps service ended, he married Billie Kelly on September 21, 1963.  Together they shared 56 years of marriage.

Ed earned a bachelor’s degree in education and spent his career as a teacher.  Some of the things he loved to do were roller coasters, amusement parks and being outside.  He was a natural educator and always wanted to teach his family something new.  He was the most kind, loving, gentle man one could ever hope to meet.  The world will never be the same without him.

Mr. Berry leaves behind a loving family including his wife Willamene “Billie” Berry; daughters Susi Johnson and Diane Parker; grandchildren Jenny, Brandon, David, Brittany, Alexis and Meagen; great-grandchildren Scarlett, Justin, Connor, Dillion, Kaitlyn, Carly, Ashlynn, Ember and Harper.

Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Friday March 13th, 2020 at 10:00AM  at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church (4843 Mile Stretch Dr, New Port Richey, 34690).   Following mass, Ed will be interred at 2:30PM at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL with military honors performed by the United States Marine Corps Funeral Team  and  the  Marine Corps League, Detachment 708.