Edward Patrick Ricky III, 66, Loved to travel, and he made trips abroad every year

He was born on June 9, 1948 in Lorain, Ohio. Mr. Reidy graduated in 1968 from Lorain High School. He then went on to receive an Associate's Degree from Lorain Community College.

For three decades, he worked for the Reidy Scanlan Company in Lorain. Mr. Reidy loved to travel, and he made trips abroad every year. His favorite and frequent destinations were Ireland, Switzerland, and Maui. He also enjoyed cruising, including the Panama Canal.

For most of his life, Mr. Reidy regularly attended St. Mary of Lorain. Then in recent years he moved to Lakewood where he attended St. Luke's. Mr. Reidy was proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus. Edward was also proud to be a descendant of some of the early settlers of Lorain. Notable among his ancestors is his great, great grandfather, Great Lakes Ship owner and captain, Julian Ulysses Porter.

Mr. Reidy was the brother of Marcia Reidy of Lakewood, and Mary Pat Reidy Mayer of Mystic, Connecticut. He was also cousin to Joan Reidy of Lorain, Richard Reidy of Lorain, and Judy Reidy Flynn of Avon.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents Edward P. and Geraldine M (née Boedeker) Reidy.

His family will receive friends Friday, January 23 from 6 to 8 PM at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. Friends may also call Saturday from 9 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reid Avenue and 8th Street, Lorain. Rev. Father Daniel O. Divis, pastor, celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Choice Food Pantry, Care of St. Mary Church, 309 7th St. Lorain, Ohio, 44052, or Avon Oaks Activity Fund, 37800 French Creek Road, Avon Ohio 44011.