November 6, 2022
Edward J. Farfaglia, 69; of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family.
Ed was born in Fulton, NY; to the late Silvio and Angela (Tomarchio) Farfaglia. He had remained a lifetime resident of Fulton. Ed retired from National Grid after 32 years as a serviceman. He was extremely active in the community volunteering as a youth sports coach for soccer, basketball, and baseball. He was a current board member of the Friends of History Historical Society, Fulton, and a 2015 inductee in the Fulton Bowling Hall of Fame. Ed was a past member and secretary with the Fulton Athletic Booster Club. He was also a past secretary of the Bowling League and was skilled enough to have bowled a few 300 games. Ed was an avid golfer and he enjoyed participating in a few golf leagues over the years.
Ed also loved traveling with his wife and children. They went on many family camping trips and he and his wife marked off a bucket list item by visiting every state in the United States. They saw the beauty of the land by biking and hiking through several national parks and along the Erie Canal. They also enjoyed cruising together and attending performances at Syracuse Stage. Ed often enjoyed a friendly Pinochle game with the family. He was a man that his family described as “always leading by example.” Therefore, as a husband, dad, son, grandpa, volunteer, coach, and colleague he was always respected, and his presence will be missed by not only his family but also his community.
Ed is survived by his wife of 38 years: Carole (Falanga) Farfaglia of Fulton, their 4 children: Curtis E. (Rachel Skarr) Farfaglia of Cato, NY, Douglas A. (Joanna Penalva) Farfaglia of Camillus, NY, Timothy J. Farfaglia of Liverpool, NY, and Matthew S. (Nicole) Farfaglia of Lafayette, NY; 3 siblings: Christine (Steve) Goebert of Newark, NY; James Farfaglia of Fulton, and Silvan (Paul) Johnson of Fulton; 3 granddaughters: Alice, Elise, and Nora and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be conducted privately.
Calling Hours will be held Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton.
Burial will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Upstate Cancer Center c/o Upstate Foundation, 750 East Adams St. CAB 326; Syracuse, NY 13210-9943. www.upstatefoundation.org
Carol & boys,
We are beyond saddened for you and want to let you know you all are in our prayers.
Carole, I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t know anyone who didn’t like and respect Ed. He was truly one of the good guys. I’m glad you and your family shared so many fun experiences together. They will serve as great memories forever. The boys had a wonderful role model.
I’m so saddened by this loss. Ed was one of the sweetest, most hard working person I had the pleasure to work with at NiMo/National Grid. He was truly the nicest, kindness person who always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
What a wonderful man who will be greatly missed ❤️
I will forever remember his smile.
Carole, we are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was definitely one of the most respected guys we knew. Obviously, I knew him best from days of softball. He was a fierce competitor. He always played the game the way it should be played.
Carole, I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sorry for our loss, too. Ed was a good guy. He will be missed by many. I loved having you guys work with me at the House. I can only imagine what you are going through. I have thought of both of you two every day. If there is anything you need, don’t hesitate at all to ask. XOXO.
Farfaglia family, our family is so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was such a wonderful, kind man. He was a great influence on our youngest son (baseball, softball and friend) He will be greatly missed. You are such a wonderful family and we will pray for you all for comfort and strength.
Dearest Carole and family,
Please know is saddened to read the passing of your beloved Edward. He was a gentleman that everyone loved and respected. You are all so blessed to have many fun memories to endure the grief that comes with a life loss.
May Edward RIP with Our Lord and Savior in Heaven forever.
In love and with sympathy,
Rosemary Occhino-Pilawa
Please know I was so saddened to read the passing of your beloved Edward. He was a gentleman that everyone loved and respected. You are all blessed to have fun memories to endure the grief that comes with a life loss.
May Edward RIP with Our Lord and Savior in Heaven forever.
With love and In sympathy,
Rosemary Occhino-Pilawa and family
Carol and family my deepest sympathy for your loss. Ed was the best and he will be missed by so many. Carol you are in my prayers as well as your family.
I am so very sorry. It breaks my heart when I see someone that I know suffering from a death in the family.l will be praying for you and your family ♥️♥️
Rest in peace. I always enjoyed when Ed would take the time to play catch with my brother and I. He will remain in my daily thoughts and nightly prayers.
Carole I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of Ed give you some comfort during this difficult time. To his children, he loved you very much and talked about how lucky he was to have great kids and wonderful grandchildren. He fought until the end to be here, and his courage won’t be forgotten. My thoughts are with you all.
To the Farfaglia family,
My heartfelt condolences. Ed was a bright light and knew how to make us all smile. May the memories created provide comfort for you all.
Dear Carole and Jimmy,
I am heart broken to hear of Eddie’s passing. He was a great man who everyone loved and enjoyed being with.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to family and loved ones. I hope your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Cady Schnurr
I am so heart broken for Ed’s passing. What can u say about a guy who was as perfect as u can get.
Carol I am so so sorry
So sorry to hear this prayers to Ed and all family and lives he touched
Dear Carol and Family,
So very sorry for the loss of Ed, easily one of the nicest gentlemen I’ve ever met.
Carole and family,
We are so sorry to have been away for the wake. We were always thinking of Ed and our memories of his impact on our lives and praying for you all.
We will miss his positive presence in our lives and the community.
Tom and Sue Brown
Carole and family,
I am so clueless and just found out.
I am so shocked and saddened.
Ed was one of the beautiful people. I guess that sums it up. Take care of each other. Thinking of you all.
Joel, Theresa Carroll
To the Farfaglia family, please accept my deepest condolences on Eddie’s passing . I just found out about this not too long ago, I worked with Eddie at National Grid in the service dept and Eddie and I went thru service school together ! He was an amazing man, always pleasant to talk to . I am in total shock !!