Edward E. DeLisle Jr.

1948 - 2017

Edward E. DeLisle Jr. obituary, 1948-2017, Danbury, CT

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

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Edward DeLisle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 25, 2017.

Edward E. DeLisle, Jr., age 69, of Danbury, Conn., died on Tuesday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m. Ed was born in Danbury, Conn., on January 10, 1948, to Edward E. DeLisle Sr. and Evelyn DeLisle. For the past 48 years, he was the husband of his best friend and the love of his life Barbara (Resner) DeLisle.

Ed is survived by his wife, his three sons Edward T. DeLisle of Philadelphia, PA, Christopher K. DeLisle and his wife Sayuri of Trumbull, Conn., and Michael J. DeLisle of Oakland, Cali. Ed's mother, Evelyn DeLisle, resides in Danbury, Conn., and his brother, Thomas J. DeLisle and his wife Rosemary reside in Orange, Conn. Ed leaves behind five grandchildren: Ava DeLisle, Tucker DeLisle, Natalie DeLisle, Reed DeLisle, and Charlie DeLisle. Ed loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.

Ed lived in the city of Danbury his entire life. He graduated from Henry Abbot Technical School and received an Associates Degree in Police Science from Norwalk Community College. In 1969, Ed was hired as a police officer in the town of Ridgefield, Conn. During his years of service, he received the police department's "Officer of the Year Award". Ed was very involved in the Ridgefield Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (P.B.A.). He was a four-time recipient of the "P.B.A. Police Officer of the Year Award". Ed was also a past president of the police union. He completed 25 years with the department and retired as a Sergeant.

In 1995, Ed was hired as a full-time police officer with the New Milford Police Department. He was frequently recognized by M.A.D.D. for his efforts in apprehending D.W.I. violators and received a "Meritorious Service Award" from the department. He also received "Medal of Bravery" award after saving a civilian from a flaming car wreck.

Family and friends are encouraged to call to Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, CT on Monday October 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A memorial service will take place at Green Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. immediately following visitation. Interment will follow at Saint Peter Cemetery, Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT 06810.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ed can be made to the Brain Metastasis Research Fund, at the Yale Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Yale Cancer Center. Mail to P. O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519-0611. Secure online gifts can be made at the Yale School of Medicine.

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October 30, 2017

Bobbie, I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Toni Scheer

October 30, 2017

Al DeJoseph

Bobbi so sorry to hear of Ed's passing.He was a great friend and colleague when I worked with him at RPD. My prayers are with you and your family.

October 29, 2017

Colin McCormack Terry Profita

We are very sorry to learn of Ed's passing. Ed was a good person and a fine police officer, and great to work with. The town of New Milford was a better and safer place to live during Ed's service.
Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Ed.

October 29, 2017

Ken Winters

Tom I,am so sorry to hear of Ed,s passing,Tom it,s so hard when you lose
someone so close to you. .Ed was a Good man, Tom you and Mom Its the worst feeling in the world and you know if there is anything i can do, Please let me know, Again my brother I,am sorry. Ken Winters

October 29, 2017

Lorie Kerber

Bobbi, So sorry to hear about Ed passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lorie

October 29, 2017

Angie Brownsell

Barbara...words cannot express my sorrow at Neddie's passing.I have so many memories of his and Larry's childhood and am so glad that he found the perfect mate to bring him happiness in life.

October 29, 2017

Jeanne Brunelle

To Barbara and Family. So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. It has been a sad month for the Ridgefield Police Dept. loosing three of it's retired officers. God Bless.

October 28, 2017

Todd Battistelli

Barbara, I am so sorry and hearbroken for your loss. Ed was an outstanding man, truly a man's man, and I loved our talks we had when we were working outside and I will miss those dearly. You and Ed are one of the best neighbors anyone could ever have. Neighborhood is not going to be the same. I wish you and your family peace and love in this time. If you need anything, please let me know

October 28, 2017

So sorry to hear of my childhood friend, Neddie's passing. Prayers for Evelyn and Tommie, and family.
Barbara Fairfax Tilton

October 28, 2017

Joseph/Marie Amorosa

I had worked with Ed for many years and he was a cop's cop all there for you.
Our prayer's go out to Barbara and the family. Ed will be missed.

October 28, 2017

Ray Holm

My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Delisle family. We were friends years ago when Ed was a Ridgefield police officer and I worked for CL&P. On Sundays we would watch football games together when we were not working. He was one of the nicest men I knew, we lived less than 2 miles away. God Bless you Ed for all your services. God bless your family. You will be missed.

October 28, 2017

Bill and Susan Gabriele

It was always a pleasure to chat with him at Gabriele-Resner gatherings, a good family man.

October 28, 2017

Ed & Judy Hojnacki

Ed was an all around good guy, a friend to all who knew him..He will be missed

October 27, 2017

Kian & Brenda Rasekhi

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 27, 2017

Teri & Jack Moore

Dear Barbara & sons,
We are so very sorry for your loss.I have
known Ed (Ned) his entire life. I felt like I was his second Mom when he was
growing up.
May he rest in peace.
Teri & Jack Moore

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