Edward F. Cantrell
Edward F. Cantrell
Edward F. Cantrell, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on Jan 2, 2026. Born in Albertson, NY, Ed moved to Sun City Center, FL, in 1994. Ed lived a life rich in friendships, service and accomplishments.
He served in the Armed Forces from Dec. 1952 until Feb. 1954, during the Korean War. He received a master's degree in science in 1977 and retired from Grummond Aerospace, where he assisted with programming the LEM module. He was a ‘man of many interests,’ with a passion for tennis, running, sailing, golf, pickleball and music. He was an avid reader. He ran the 1983 Boston Marathon.
In Sun City Center, he was a dedicated volunteer for the SCC Emergency Squad, Computer Club and the Samaritans.
He is survived by a niece, Cathi Monti, and a nephew, Steven Cantrell. Ed will be remembered for his unassuming nature, his kindness, humor, dedication and compassion. He will be missed. Arrangements by Zipperer's Funeral Home.
Edward F. Cantrell, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on Jan 2, 2026. Born in Albertson, NY, Ed moved to Sun City Center, FL, in 1994. Ed lived a life rich in friendships, service and accomplishments.
He served in the Armed Forces from Dec. 1952 until Feb. 1954, during the Korean War. He received a master's degree in science in 1977 and retired from Grummond Aerospace, where he assisted with programming the LEM module. He was a ‘man of many interests,’ with a passion for tennis, running, sailing, golf, pickleball and music. He was an avid reader. He ran the 1983 Boston Marathon.
In Sun City Center, he was a dedicated volunteer for the SCC Emergency Squad, Computer Club and the Samaritans.
He is survived by a niece, Cathi Monti, and a nephew, Steven Cantrell. Ed will be remembered for his unassuming nature, his kindness, humor, dedication and compassion. He will be missed. Arrangements by Zipperer's Funeral Home.