Edward H. Relyea, Jr., 63, of Oxbow Rd., Canastota, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2022 at his home.
He was born January 12, 1959 in Oneida, a son of Edward H., Sr. and Donna L. Weismore Relyea. Edward was a graduate of Morrisville-Eaton High School in 1977. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1979 until his honorable discharge in 1988. Following his service, he was a truck driver for several years and then a self-employed carpenter. He was a free spirit who enjoyed woodworking. Spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren was his greatest pleasure.
Surviving are his mother, Donna Relyea; his children, Leeanne and Scott Colvin; Becky Relyea and Gene Whiting; Charlene Relyea and Chris Bristol; grandchildren, Terry, Robin, Pierson, Billy, Isabell, April, Amber, Lillian, Austin, Nathan, Stella, Abreena and Dahlia; sisters, Suzy Soule; Sandy and Dennis Rhom; Stephanie and Scott Pylman; brothers, Pete and Millie Relyea; Kevin and Gee Relyea; Donnie and Laura Relyea; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and a brother-in-law, John Soule.
Friends are invited to call at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville on Wednesday, February 16, from 5-7pm.
Services are private. Interment with military honors will be held in the Village View Cemetery, Morrisville in the spring.
To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com