Ed was proud to have served Portage County as a policeman and football coach before moving on to become an insurance adjuster and moving to Florida.
He loved coaching and watching football. Some of his favorite days were spent with his family watching his favorite team the Cleveland Browns (especially if they won)!
Ed is survived by his loving wife Laurel of almost 28 years; his sons Eddie O’Neil and Joseph O’Neil; his mother Katherine O’Neill; his siblings Tina Krajacic, Amy Phillips, and Joe Rafferty. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Rafferty, his brother Bob Gallimore, and his sister Kathy Gallimore.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 am at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com for the O'Neil family.
