Edward B. Cobb, 63, of Fairport, NY passed away peacefully at the home he shared with Carol after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, January 3,2021. He was predeceased by his parents William and Barbara Cobb, brother Ted and sister-in-law (Barb) Cobb.
Ed is survived by his sons, Will (Christina) Cobb of West Irondequoit, Jake Cobb of Webster, sister Penny (Jorge) Boehringer of San Antonio, Tx. and longtime Significant Other, Carol (Moreland) Locke. Ed also is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers, and Fantasy Football team members!
Ed was born November 26, 1957 in Fairport, New York. He graduated from FHS class 1975 and attended Muskingum University. Ed later joined the Air Force and went on to complete 20 years of service with the National Guard of Niagara/Syracuse, N.Y. While in the National Guard he was called to serve overseas. He felt it was a privilege to serve his country with The Men and Women of the United States Air Force and National Guard. Ed was employed by Harris Corp for 33 years as a Mechanical designer.
He was a resident of Webster, NY for a time where he lived with his then wife, AJ and raised their 2 sons. When he moved back to Fairport in 2013, he joined and was an active member of the Perinton VFW post 8495. He also reconnected with many of his high school friends.
Ed was a true sports fan, especially of Football and The Buffalo Bills! He was also a fan of the Sabres, Boston Red Sox and Syracuse football/basketball teams. When the Bills Organization was contacted by a family member regarding Ed’s health issues, they graciously sent him a care package that he received just before Christmas. They thanked him for his many years of support. He passed knowing his beloved Bills are in the playoffs and he will be watching them from Heaven.
Ed also enjoyed playing golf, traveling, loved music and going to concerts. Many trips have been taken to the Adirondacks with friends, to Virginia and the Florida beaches. In February 2019 we traveled to San Antonio, Tx to visit his sister, Penny and husband Jorge. We had a wonderful time.
The Family wishes to thank the staff at Unity Hospital, RGH, Lipson Center -Linden Oaks and Lifetime Hospice staff for all the wonderful care and support they provided.
Donations may be made in Ed’s name to The Perinton Memorial VFW Post 8495, Fairport Fire Department or The Perinton Ambulance Corp.
Due to COVID-19, Services and a Celebration of Ed’s life will be held later in the year at the convenience of the family.
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38 responses to “Cobb, Edward”
Ed was a true gentleman , a pleasure to hang out with and a true Red Raider. RIP my long time friend
Thank you Mike for your kind words.
Carol, our deepest sympathy at your loss of Ed. He truly will be an angel watching out for you from heaven. We love you and know you have the strength and courage to look forward. Sending you all our love and prayers.
Thank you Toni and Bill. love you both too.
Carol, so sorry to hear of your Loss .
thanks Christina
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Thank you Jim and Kelly
All of us at the VFW Post 8495 will miss Ed. Although his time in the Post was short, he was always willing to pitch in when called upon and regularly attended meetings etc.
Thanks you James and members
Ed enjoyed being part of the post .
Ed was a sincere and committed friend. We’ll all miss his sense of humor and competitive spirit. Rest in peace, Ed. I’ll look forward to continuing our football debates when we meet again!
Thanks Dave
Ed will be missed by many. He was a kind compassionate man. There are not too many men like him. He had a truly gentle spirit.
thank you Kathy
Ed was such a great comfort and support seeing my husband until he passed and making sure I was ok after. Ed was a class act. Get a game of basketball going with Craig. My sympathies to the family
Thank you Susan
Carol, so sorry for your loss
Thank you Paula and Steve. I know Ed enjoyed playing
in the golf legal with you.
Carol so sorry to hear about your loss. He sounded like an amazing person. Thank goodness you both had time together to enjoy each other . Hang on to the good memories. Sending you love and prayers through this tough time.
Thank you Colleen
Ed was a great friend and coworker. A group of us traveled south to Florida with Ed many times to play golf. Those trips were the best of times. Myself, Dave, Matt, Fernando, Brian, Kevin and Jim can all attest to the fun we had with Ed. We all called him Pa. not sure where the nickname came from but it stuck. Rest In Peace Pa, We will miss you very much and your unbreakable golf tee. I’m grateful that I was able to visit him a couple of times in the past month. Those are memories I will never forget.
Thomas , Ed often talked about those famous golf trips with a smile on his face. thank you Carol
We were so shocked to hear of Ed ‘s passing. So sorry for the family. Many prayers sent your way??
Thank you Denise and Tim
Ed was a good man, raised to fine young men. He went way to early
Thank you William
I worked with Ed for a number of years and he was a wonder, thoughtful person. Sending prayers to the family.
Thank you Tracy
I worked with Ed for many years and he was always a joy to work with. He will be missed. Prayers to his family and to Carol.
Thank you Stan
Ed was a great friend, an exceptional person, and will be missed by all. Our sympathies to Carol and his entire family.
thank you John and Sue
Worked with Ed for many years with the 107th New York Air National Guard. He was a deeply dedicated person that took great pride in his work for Logistics Support. His efforts helped make this world a better and much safer place. RIP.
Thank you Joe Ed often talked about the staff he serviced with in the Guard. Ed had many good stories and memories of those days .
Ed was a great guy that I worked with and knew from the Guard…..That will be how I remember him with that sly smile. Yea he and I had many a talk about the BILLS. I will say a prayer for him tomorrow .I know he will be helping us from up top tomorrow.
Thank you Norm Ed enjoyed serving with you guys.
He definitely had a little sly smile.
Dear Carol,
We are so sorry to learn about Ed’s passing and can’t imagine how hard this must be for you. He was a wonderful man. Please know that you’re in our prayers.
Thank you Mark and Margot