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Edward Richard Sharkey

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Edward Richard Sharkey

Edward Richard Sharkey, 76, of Connellsville, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at home.

He was born October 15, 1940 in Scottdale, Pa., son of Edward Richard Sharkey and Gertrude (McShane) Ash.

He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in the Class of 1958.

He belonged to the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville.

After graduating high school, Edward served in the United States Navy as an Officer.

Once he retired from the United States Navy, he worked at Hershey Park as a Director for Entertainment and Food Service.

He was a member of the VFW Post 21 and The Knights of Columbus

Edward is survived by his children: Diane Paul, Edward Richard Sharkey Jr., Kevin Joseph Sharkey, and Brian John Sharkey; grandchildren: Jacob Paul, Bridget Paul, Elizabeth Sharkey, Dylan Sharkey, Aidan Sharkey, and Evan Sharkey; sister, Jackie Shulsky; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Alex Flynn Paul; and a sister, Gertrude Davis.

Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of the staff at the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa.

There will be no public visitation held.

Family and Friends are asked to gather at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Connellsville, on Monday July 3, at 12:30 p.m. and a Funeral Mass will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Father Robert T. Lubic as Celebrant.

Interment will be private.

If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website: www.paulgfink funeralhome.com

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