Ed’s Story

Site created on September 20, 2019

After a long fight with prostate cancer, Ed has entered into hospice care in our family home.  This Caring Bridge website is intended to keep everyone informed as time goes on. We are blessed to have such a large support group of family and friends, and will appreciate and pass well wishes and sentiments on to Ed as we are able. We would like to thank everyone in advance for the respect and privacy given to our family as we continue to enjoy our time spent together. 

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Visitation, Funeral Details (+ Parking)

Journal entry by The Ward Family —

A visitation will be held at Becker Ritter Funeral Home (14075 W North Ave, Brookfield) on Thursday, October 17 from 4pm until 8pm.

A funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Gesu (1145 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee) on Friday, October 18 at 10am. Free parking is available at the Marquette University Parking Structure that's located on the North side of Wells Street, between 12th and 13th streets. Please tell the attendant you are here for the Ward funeral, in order to receive the free parking.

Donations are appreciated to the Tommy Makem Cultural Legacy Fund or the Irish Fest Talent Development Fund.

**Due to a family allergy please refrain from using Lily’s in any floral arrangements sent.**

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