Edward J. Caraher, suddenly, age 47, retired Deputy Fire Chief of Hillside Fire Department for 25 years; Beloved husband of Danielle, nee Krueger; cherished father of James and Autumn; loving brother of Mary (Thomas) Waskiewicz, Colleen (Michael) Braun, Peggy (Ken Zabor) Rosengren, Lori (Roy) Hanson and the late James; beloved son of the late James and Dorothy, nee McKevitt; special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9 pm. Chapel Service Saturday 10:15 am at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, (1 block west of Rt. 83) Oakbrook Terrace. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Edward's children would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered at www.chapelhillgardenswest.com. For more information, please call us at 630-941-5860.