Eduardo 'Eddie' Cervantes Ignacio

Eduardo ‘Eddie’ Cervantes Ignacio passed away on September 16, 2025. A devoted husband to his wife of 56 years, Edith, and a loving father and grandfather, and friend; his loss leaves a deep void in our hearts. Born on July 31, 1942, in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines, to Faustino and Lourdes Ignacio, ‘Papa’ was a treasured son and brother within a large, close-knit family of sisters, brothers, and cousins. As a young man, he worked at his father's rice mill and later served on the city police force. Following his older sisters, he made the decision to immigrate to the United States. Seeking greater opportunity, he followed the path of many Filipino men and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966. This special enlistment program offered a pathway to a steady career, world travel, and, most importantly, U.S. citizenship - a dream and journey he pursued and embraced with courage, determination, and respect. In 1968, while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, Eddie met the love of his life, Edith. They married a year later. After a few years in Brooklyn, they established their roots and family home just outside of Washington, D.C in Falls Church City, Virginia. Throughout his 20 years of honorable service as a Petty Officer 1st Class (E-6), the Navy took him around the world, from Spain and Italy to Greece and the Middle East. He treasured his time in the Navy and enjoyed the opportunities to experience different cultures and cuisines, and he used these adventures to inspire his legendary Filipino cooking at home. From pancit and Filipino BBQ to kare-kare and pinapaitan; family, neighbors, co-workers/shipmates, and friends enjoyed coming to the Ignacio home for Filipino dishes. After retiring from the Navy, Eddie continued his dedicated service to the public, working for the U.S. Postal Service until his second retirement in 2010. He enjoyed watching the Redskins on TV (at least when they’re winning), fishing, working in the yard and garden, completing home improvements projects using his carpentry skills that he learned from his father, cooking for his family, and seeing his grandchildren on the gymnastics floor, the soccer pitch, or whatever activity or event they participated in. A man of immense strength, he fought his recent cancer diagnosis with courage. We are grateful that he is now at peace, free from pain, and we will forever cherish his memory. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Edith Javier Ignacio; their sons, Edmund (Jennifer) and Eric (Michelle), and grandchildren, Emily, Jordan, Joseph, and Madeleine. In the Philippines, he is also survived by his children Elvie Remoblas, Ronnie Ignacio, and Edward Ignacio, along with their children, grandchildren, and the children of his late son, Jong Ignacio. A memorial service and viewing will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pierce Funeral Home - Manassas VA (https://www.piercefh.com/). A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville, Virginia. A gathering will follow at Our Lady's Hall.

Eduardo 'Eddie' Cervantes Ignacio

July 31, 1942 - September 16, 2025