Edward A. Passaro
Virginia Beach – Eddie Big Ed Passaro, 67, lost his hard fought battle with cancer on March 19, 2014. Originally born in Bridgeport, CT., Edward spent most of his life in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He was predeceased by his father Edward M. Passaro and his mother Beatrice A. Passaro DeRosa.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 20 years, Linda Passaro, a daughter Gerri Passaro, stepson Jason Dixon, brothers Albert Passaro Cara and Mark Passaro Kimberly, sister Tina Henry Robert, niece Tia Henry and nephew Kyle Passaro, and an extensive family of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He retired from the City of Virginia Beach in Nov. of 2012 after 26 years. A heartfelt thank you to all our dear friends and family who so generously gave of themselves to help us through this difficult struggle. We would also like to extend a special thanks to his caregivers Kelly and Stephanie for their outstanding care and compassion.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 24, at 2:00 pm at the Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Va. Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Va. Beach SPCA or Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the cremation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.