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Edward T Saksa

September 19, 1947 - March 30, 2022

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Obituary For Edward T Saksa

Edward T. Saksa, 74, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Edward leaves his devoted wife Julia (Papagni) Saksa of 52 years, two loving children and their spouses, Jessica (Saksa) O’Hara and Steve D. O’Hara of Peabody, MA, Edward T. Saksa and Jade (Charpentier) Saksa of Whitinsville, MA; 10 cherished grandchildren, sister Mary Jane Saksa, brothers Leonardo Saksa and Joseph Saksa. He was predeceased by his father Edward T. Saksa, mother Rose (Lanzilotti) Saksa, brother Dennis Saksa, and sisters Roseanne (Saksa) Venuti and Linda Saksa.

Edward was a proud veteran of the United States Navy; After service, he joined the Local 7 Iron Workers Union for many years, until opening his own insurance company, Edward T. Saksa Insurance. Edward, known as Fast Eddie by most, could be found at any one of his favorite social clubs on his favorite street, Shrewsbury Street, or a nearby golf course on a warm sunny day. He was a member of every Italian social club from Florida to Massachusetts and was proud of his heritage.

Edward retired as a snowbird in Barefoot Bay, Florida, and spent many summers in Westerly, Rhode Island. On any given day Fast Eddie could be found at Capt. Hiram’s while in Florida or Westerly Yacht Club in RI surrounded by his beloved friends. Edward was a party planner by nature, organizing many golf trips and vacation getaways for anyone he considered a close friend-and there were many. No matter where you saw him, he was sharply dressed wearing a crisp starched shirt, pressed pants, and his Italian leather loafers. Edward was the ultimate people person-he could walk into a room with 20 people and leave with 30 close friends. He was most famous for his corny jokes, postcards, letters, notes, and of course his famous $2.00 bills.

Above all Edward loved life. He adored his family, especially his grandchildren: Steven, Jack, Vincent, Julia, Natalia, Mia, Olivia, Rocco, Dino, and Lucia- who always thought their Papa was larger than life. Love to infinity. A private family service will be held later.

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  • April 20, 2022

    To Julie and family, We were so sorry to hear about Eddie's passing. He was always happy to see family and friends. He will be forever in your hearts. Prayers to all of you and also to your extended family. With deepest sympathy, Mary and Bob Lupien

  • April 15, 2022

    So sorry for your loss of your loved one. Fast Eddy as we all knew him lived next to my sister in Barefoot Bay. I would see and talk to him walking the river in the morning in Sebastian. Always so nice to talk to. Also saw him at "The Tiki Bar" May treasured memories get you all thru these difficult time. Sincerely, Diane Lemire, Sebastian, Fl

  • April 11, 2022

    Julia and family. So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May your lifelong memories bring you comfort and a smile during your darkest hour of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim and KS (Karen) Gallagher - Barefoot Bay, Florida.

  • April 10, 2022

    Dear Julia and family, we're so very sorry to hear of Fast Eddie' s passing. We too, will miss him so much! Thank you for your kindness, laughter, and caring, dear friend.......until we meet again. Henry and Sharon Lester

  • April 08, 2022

    Thinking of you and your family. He was a great guy loved hearing his stories and his great laugh. Love Sid and Pattie Bye

  • April 07, 2022

    Dear Julie and Family, I am so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. May the Rest in Eternal Peace. I think of you so often Julie. With Love, Brenda Ennis (from Sheriff's Dept.)

  • April 07, 2022

    Julia and family my sincere condolences go out to you all. Eddy was a great guy so much fun. May he Rest In Peace. Tina Monopoli

  • April 07, 2022

    Dear Julie and family, Passing along our deepest sympathies to you all. Fast Eddy was such a wonderful fun loving guy and we so enjoyed being in his company. He was loved dearly by all that knew him and will be missed by all. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love Don & Norma Hippern

  • April 06, 2022

    Auntie Julie, Cousin Eddie, Cousin Jessica and family, So sorry for the loss of Uncle Eddie. He was one of the best - he always had a smile, joke and a story to tell. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to call him friend. Tommie Simone and Family

  • April 06, 2022

    DEAR JULIE SO VERY SORRY OF EDDIE'S PASSING. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE GO BACK A LOT OF YEARS. I'M SURE HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. KAREN { CARLSON ) & EDDIE O'CONNELL

  • April 06, 2022

    Julie and family, So sorry for your loss....may God give you the strength to cope with this difficult loss. Heartfelt sympathies, Joanne and Scott Johnson, Sr.

  • April 05, 2022

    Julie and family, So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort and a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe & Sandy DiRoberto

  • April 05, 2022

    Dear Julie and family sorry to hear about about Eddie's passing.RIP friend you will be missed,but always remembered for all the good times. David and Irene Longone

  • April 05, 2022

    Dear Julie and family, So sorry to hear the passing of the best golf partner I ever had. I will never forget the good times we had playing in the league. I was also a witness to your two holes in one. Rest in peace my friend. Sincerely, Mike and Pam Harney

  • April 05, 2022

    Dear Julia & family, So sorry to read in the telegram of Eddies passing, it was a real shocker. I pray that the good Lord will ease your pain and suffering through these trying times for you and your family. I have a lot of good memories of Eddy as an officer of post 3, we ran a lot of functions and good times for the post. I am the commissioner of the senility golf league at Raceway Golf Club and Eddy became a member of the league and we played a lot of golf together and he started the Fast Eddies Sweeps that is still going today. He will be sadly missed by many. Yours in Sympathy Ron Murphy

  • April 05, 2022

    Fast Eddie you will always be in our hearts we are going to miss our visits this summer thanks for the laughs andof course the 2$ bills will be thinking of you in Saratoga this summer I'm playing your horses RIP. Love heather(Pete's grocery) Bradford ri

  • April 05, 2022

    So sorry to hear about Eddie passing.He was a great man.RIP my friend.Bob Casson.

  • April 05, 2022

    Julie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Artie Verdini

  • April 05, 2022

    To the Saksa/Ohara family, our deepest condolences for the loss of a great freind, family man and person. He will be welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter, he may even bow to Fast Eddie as he says "welcome aboard Fast" Im sure at that point Fast would slip St. Peter one of his two dollar bills! He will be missed Jane ( Hollywood) and Don Dias ( Westerly, RI)

  • April 05, 2022

    Fast Eddie you will be missed my friend we had some really fun times together. To Eddies family he was a great person, when i was diagnosed with leukemia he was one the first guys to call me in the hospital. My deepest sympathy to all of you and RIP Fast Eddie. I hope you brought your umbrella to heaven

  • April 05, 2022

    Julie, I am so sorry to hear of Fast Eddies passing. Reading about it this morning brought back so many wonderful memories from both of our weddings, to working with Eddie, and spending quality time with both of you. He was one of the best. Zeke Zidonis

  • April 04, 2022

    PRAYERS FOR FAST EDDIE NO2 MAY YOU R.I.P MY FRIEND. CARLGENTILE

  • April 04, 2022

    To Ed A person I considered to be my brother from another mother. Whenever I needed a go to person for help or advice it was Eddie. You carved a special place in my heart by your love of life, your jokes, your Groucho marks glasses and your how ya doing greeting every time I saw you and that warm smile, and now I can't describe how sad it is to loose you. I know that you are in a better place, with that pressed shirt and a hankie to go with it smiling with your heavenly family. Brother you will be missed by many of us. Love Maria

  • April 04, 2022

    Awww. So sorry to hear of my paesan fast Eddie's passing. He was always smiling and he always had something funny to say. He was a great person and a great friend of my family. He will be sadly missed. Denise Groccia and family.

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