Edward Pascale 87, passed away peacefully January 10, surrounded by his family at the Quaboag Rehabilitation Center. Born October 23, 1936 to the late Roger and Ruby (Guillow) Pascale in Northfield NH. He spent most of his childhood in Monson, and later moved to Palmer where he raised his 4 children.
Edward enjoyed his family trade as a stone mason and loved to drive by many of his various jobs in the area telling funny stories about his brothers and nephews whom he worked with throughout the years. He was a proud Veteran of the 188th Airborne Infantry Regiment Paratroopers in 1955 with 73 confirmed jumps. He was an avid history buff with an incredible memory which he kept right up until the end, He loved to talk for hours about the second world war.
Edward enjoyed the simple things in life, a delicious dinner, a great cup of coffee with a coffee roll, the Daily Newspaper and the Palmer Journal that he read religiously. He went by many names Fast Eddie, Steady Eddy, Eddie spaghetti with the meatball eyes and Daddy. He had an amazing will to live right up to the end.
Edward was predeceased by his son and daughter-in-law Edward and Martina Pascale, sister Millie (Lak)Merino, sister-in-law Patricia Pascale, brothers Reynold and Roxy Pascale. He is survived by his loving partner of 35 plus years Linda Chagnon, his children Michael (Betsy) Pascale, Carol Ann (Thomas) Smart, Lisa (Kevin) Jekot, and their mother Kathleen Pascale. His Grandchildren Justin and Megan Pascale, Nicholas Smart and Jennifer McAninch. Great grandchildren Mila, Gabriel, Madison, Mason and Jackson. His sister-in-law Sherry Pascale, two brothers Ernest Pascale and Roger (Judy Stearns) Pascale, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
On Friday January 19, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. a Graveside Service with full military honors will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Monson MA, followed by a celebration of life at St Joseph’s Club in Thorndike MA at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the Springfield Rescue Mission, 10 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01102.