Edwin Maurice Swede Jr.

October 24, 1962 - December 31, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce that Edwin Maurice Swede, Jr, passed away on the evening of December 31st at the age of 59 with his loving and supportive family by his side. Ed had recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ed (Eddie), was born on October 24th, 1962 in Sanford, Florida. He was the first son and second child of Ed Swede Sr. and Julianna Harich. Ed graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1980 where he met the love of his life, Laurel. Ed joined the Army, married Laurel, and had three children whom he adored: Warren, Hillary, and Wade. He was a beloved grandfather, (Poppy), to Cruz, Julianna, Charlotte, and Colin. He is survived by his wife, his three children, his brother Howard and his wife Kelly, his sister Debbie and her husband Paul, his nephew Michael, and nieces Erica, Heather, Allison, Kayla, and Laurie. Ed was known for his “pearls of wisdom”, his mentorship in and out of the workplace, and for always finding a reason to have a good time. We will always carry his memory and smile in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: https://www.pancan.org/ The funeral will be held at Pierce Funeral Home from 4-6. We request that all guests please wear a mask. A reception will follow afterwards at Bristow Manor Country Club from 6-7:30.