Ed will forever be loved by his wife of nearly 64 years, Jennie. Dear father to Karin Ferretti (Dan), Jenneth Roth (Jeff) and Ed Harding (Sherill). Ed was predeceased by his loving grandson, Corey (2019).
Beloved Opa to Olivia (Brett), Andrea (Dalton), Curtis, Cody, Catie (Adam) and Andie (Nathan). Beloved Great-Opa to Marlee, Aleena, Sadie, Abby, Nate and Maci.
Born June 4, 1933, in Semarang, Indonesia, through the years his journey brought him to the land of opportunity, America (via a sponsor). In 1959 he found employment at Lufthansa Airlines at what was then Idlewild Airport (now known as JFK Airport). Here he worked for Lufthansa airlines 30 years. In 1990, he retired and moved to Brevard County, Florida. Ed enjoyed retirement with his wife and family for over 34 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for donations to be made to St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care in “Memory of Edward Harding”; Designation “Melbourne Regional in Patient Care Center.” Click the Donation link below.
His “Celebration of Life” will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Life Care Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens 5950 US Hwy 1, Rockledge FL 32955.
