Ed was a devout Catholic and memebr of the former St. Augustine's Church of Bridgeport. He Served as Class President and graduated from West Catholic High School for boys in 1949. He was Class President and proud graduate of Saint Joseph's University where he was later active in the alumni association. He also earned a Master's Degree in Education from Temple University. He was a dedicated member of Malvern Retreat House for over 50 years. He enjoyed umpiring baseball and was active in local associations until his passing. His greatest passion was for teaching both at Marple Technical School and Upper Merion School District.