Edward Joseph Hartnett of Ormond Beach, FL passed away April 18, 2012 at Florida Hospital in Ormond Beach. He was 83 years old. Edward was born in Johnstown, PA on Jan. 11, 1929. He and his wife, Barbara, have resided in Plantation Bay for 12 years. Edward served his country with the US Infantry as a paratrooper in Japan from 1946-49. He then attended Penn State University and graduated in 1953. He was with Agway Corporation in Syracuse, NY for thirty years, retiring as Group Vice President. He was a member of Plantation Bay Golf Club, and a life member of Penn State Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Barbara; and his five children: Jeffrey (Atlanta, GA), Gregory (Indiana, PA), Christina (Atlanta, GA), Richard (Denver, CO), and Patrick (Orlando, FL). Edward had 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Also brothers Jack (Zanesville, OH), Mike (Brookview, PA) and Chuck (Blairsville, PA). His sister, Mary Ruth "Boots" of Boca Raton, FL, preceded him in death. Services will be private. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care and trust of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, FL.
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April 25, 2012
Greg Hartnett
My dad was a very intelligent and creative guy. He was a confident leader and I think all of his children found him to be particularly enjoyable during his retirement years. Thanks for your kind words and prayers.
April 22, 2012
Carl Whittemore
I am saddened to to hear of ED's passing. I worked for Ed at Agway for a number of years and he was instrumental in helping with my career. Ed inspired many creative and innovative changes in Agway. My prayers and thoughts are with Ed's family.
April 21, 2012
Jane Lysinger
On behalf of the Daytona Palm Coast Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association we are so sorry to hear about Ed's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this diffifcult time..
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