Edwin Francis Pelosky

1925 - 2017

Edwin Francis Pelosky obituary, 1925-2017, Amherst, VA

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

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Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway

Madison Heights, Virginia

Edwin Pelosky Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2017.

Edwin F. Pelosky, 92, of Amherst passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Fairmont Crossing. He was the husband of Lois Markham Pelosky. Born October 25, 1925, in Deerfield, MA, he was the son of the late Leon Pelosky and the late Anna Ardzavich Pelosky.

Edwin was a proud, retired career United States Army Veteran (Colonel), where he served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During his service, Edwin earned two Silver Stars and two Purple Hearts. He was also a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather.

In addition to his wife, Edwin is survived by three children, Jill Beth Clark and her husband Donald of Amherst, John Pelosky of Richmond and James Pelosky and his wife Mary Ellen of Naples, FL; two brothers, Richard Pelosky and his wife Ann of Warwick, RI and Robert Pelosky and his wife Marylee of Yarmouth Port, MA; two grandchildren, Claire Pelosky of Naples, FL and Kristen Rodgers and her husband Drew of Jessup, MD; one great grandson, Henry Rodgers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There are no scheduled services at this time.

To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.

Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the family, (434) 929-5712.

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November 10, 2017

William Scudder

Sincere condolences from Bill Scudder and Ed's comrades at the former Greensboro VFW Post.

October 31, 2017

Karen Blose O'Brien

My thoughts and prayers are with you ... I'm thinking of all of you (Lois, Jill, Jim, John and rest of family) at this very difficult time. I have such fond and loving memories of the Pelosky family and all the good times at Fort Meade and Denton. You all have a special place in my heart. Take Care and know I am thinking of you. Love, Karen

October 29, 2017

Phyllis Campbell

Jill, I'm so sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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