- Edward McQuiston Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cavanagh Family Funeral Home -Norwood on Jan. 14, 2024.
Edward Moore McQuiston, 77, of Glenolden, PA, passed away on January 11, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Helen McQuiston (née Wiseley); his son, Andrew McQuiston; his daughter, Stacey Hamilton (Stephen); his granddaughters, Emma and Elizabeth Hamilton; his brother, John McQuiston (Gail) as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, John and Dolores McQuiston.
Edward was a graduate of Overbrook High School and attended St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. After his schooling, he proudly served in the U.S. Army for 9 years. Edward was a fraternal brother of the Freemasons. He served as Past Master, Principal of Instruction, and Secretary of Chester Lodge No. 236. Ed was also affiliated with the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Knights Templar, Royal Arch, and Knights of Pythias.
In his professional life, Edward worked at General Electric before opening his own automotive repair shop, Mack's Services in Woodlyn, PA.
Outside of work, Ed was a seeker and provider of knowledge. Over the years he read hundreds of books and solved countless challenges presented by family and friends. Ed had the ability to fix anything and loved to tinker on all sorts of projects including computer science, carpentry, woodworking, small engine repair and complex machinery. Ed also enjoyed camping, having made some of his favorite memories with his family at Cowan's Gap State Park. Ed loved the outdoors and found solace in the peaceful sights and sounds of nature.
Family and friends are invited to Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, Norwood on Saturday Jan 20th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 12:00 pm. Interment will be Private.
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1946 - 2024 (77 years)
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