Obituary of Edward F. Weston

Edward F. Weston, Jr At age 84, Ed passed away, (unexpectedly) on April 7, 2020. Ed (a.k.a. Ozzie and Fast Eddie) ) was born on January 11, 1936 and lived his life in Elmira, NY. He was married to the love of his life,Alice, for 63 years. Ed was a loving father, grandfather and friend. Ed was a hard worker throughout his entire life. He started working as a young man at Hygeia Foods, he moved on to co-own Beverage City and then became co-proprietor with Alice of 'Weston's House of Antiques' for many years. Ed was an antiquarian, absolutely relished digging through old barns, flea markets, Estate sales and attending auctions. He had a passion for refinishing furniture and, in his later years he enjoyed searching for and collecting antique tools. When Alice was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he was devoted to taking care of her and learning home care, cooking, and keeping track of her health and daily life. We will cherish our memories of his and mom's love and devotion to each other, his playing and spending time with his grandchildren, and even sledding with them when he was in is 70's. Ed was also known for his love of sweets, strawberry milk, and traveling in the car for vacation. His children have memories of returning home from a long trip with a large antique on their laps. Ed would have daily long distance telephone conversations and would rarely decline an invitation for a home cooked meal. Ed was predeceased by his adoring wife, Alice, parents Edward F. Weston Sr. (Ada Weston) and Mary Gaylord (Larry Gaylord), daughter Debra Salisbury, sister Roxanne Weston and father role model, James Bowman (Edith Bowman). He is survived by children Donna (Stan-deceased), Lori (DJ), Daniel (Jennifer); grandchildren Eric Rogers, Jeremy Simoens, Kyle Simoens, Heather Weston-Confer, Carl Farnbaugh, Zachariah Collson, Noah Collson, Elizabeth Weston and Ella Weston. He is also survived by numerous great and great great grandchildren, sisters Dawn Derry, Linda Cadek, and Mary Ann Leshick, his brother-in-law, Don Beach (Betty)and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services to follow at a later date.