Edward John McKenna's Obituary
Edward John McKenna, 77, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away December 16, 2024. Born October 7, 1947, Ed was a devoted husband of 43 years to Donna (Sabo); loving father to Amanda (Chris) Pike, Rachel (Seth) McKenna, and Jonathan (Melissa) McKenna; and adored Papa of Chance, Kylie, Ava, Grayson, Gavin, Sophia, and Eileen.
Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 19 and served in Vietnam. He spent the next 40 years at the U.S. Postal Service, delivering mail and later in a management role. The last 13 years of his career gave him the most joy as a bus driver for North Olmsted schools.
Ed was constantly giving of himself, volunteering as a leader for his son's Boy Scout troop and as the NOHS Eagle Booster President and snack shop coordinator for many years. He was always eager to help family and friends with an ear to listen or a tool to borrow. He leaves a void that cannot be filled.
Visitation will be held at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 on Friday, December 20, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Sunset Memorial Chapel on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
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