Edward Ira Dodge's Obituary
Edward Ira Dodge, 90 years old, of Zephyrhills FL, formerly of Vestal NY, peacefully passed at Zephyrhills on October 27, 2023. Edward was born on June 21st, 1933 in Johnson City, NY to Thomas and Vivian Dodge. He attended Johnson City High School and attended Broome Community College. He married Diane Kelley on June 12th, 1954.
Ed was an avid sailor on Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, and Cayuga Lake. He enjoyed good times with friends and was always ready for a party. Ed also loved riding his motorcycle and rode the tail of the dragon several times. He and his wife even traveled to Nova Scotia and Colorado from NY on the motorcycle.
Ed was a member of the Atonement Lutheran Church of Zephyrhills, and the Shriners. He was the oldest of seven sons, and is survived by his brother David Dodge.
Ed is survived by his wife Diane Dodge (Debbie); children: Ann Rounds (Jim), Kelley Dodge (Teresa), Terese Dodge, Edward Dodge Jr. (Kathryn Blackweil); grandchildren: Christopher & Brian VanDervort, Sam & Kyle Dodge, and Tony Sanchez. Great-grandchildren: Evelyn VanDervort and Vincent Dodge.
A private service will be held.
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