Edward

Diamond

Edward passed away on Friday May 14th surrounded by his family.  He was 88 years of age.

Born and raised in Chelsea, he was the loving son of the late Frank and Mary (Thorne) Diamond. He attended local schools and later enlisted into the US Army.  He served honorably overseas during the Korean Conflict and was discharged in 1954 at the rank of Sergeant and returned home to Chelsea where he would marry his childhood sweetheart and begin raising a family.

The love that Ed and Marie had for one another endured for 72 years. Ed was devoted to home and family, caring and providing for his beloved wife, his son and three daughters. He worked for 38 years as a Machinist Repairman for the MBTA in Charlestown and retired 23 years ago.

Ed was a longtime member of Boston Local 264 IAMAW.  In addition, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Chelsea Council 83. One of Ed's proudest accomplishments was attaining the rank of 4 ^th Degree Knight and he continued to serve the Chelsea Council on the Board of Trustees.  Ed also held membership in the Chelsea Sons of Italy, The Chelsea Senior Center and St. Rose Parish in Chelsea.

Ed was a champion ten-pin bowler, he had a passion for golf in his younger days and  loved vacationing in the mountains of North Conway. He was content being outdoors in the sun at a beach and enjoyed many trips to Foxwoods.  Some of Ed's happiest days and most treasured memories was being in the presence of his extended family as he had many nieces and nephews and they all loved their "Uncle Eddie".

He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Marie (Barbieri) Diamond.  Devoted father of Edward J. Diamond and his wife Debra of Londonderry, NH, Lisa M. Zullo and her husband Philip of Tewksbury, Donna M. Lake and her husband Jack of Saugus, Gina M. Reece and her husband Marc of Lynn.  Cherished grandfather of Michael and Julie Diamond, Nicholas Zullo, Matthew and Olivia Lake, Antonio, Sal and Gianni Vigliotta.  Adored great grandfather of Jamie and Tristan Diamond, Roman Enos, Charlie and Henry Lake. Dear brother of Dorothy Desposito of Northborough, the late Mildred Morris, Debra Shaponik and George Diamond.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday May 21st at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a funeral mass at St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  All services will be held in accordance to the Commonwealth of MA Covid-19 Phase-IV regulations.  We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card (see links below).

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in Edward's name should be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or visit www.Stjude.org/donate

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