Edward Patrick Harney, 75

LEWES - Edward Patrick Harney, age 75, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. He was born Oct. 24, 1933, in Queens, N.Y. Mr. Harney graduated from Hofstra University with a Masters in Electrical Engineering. He enjoyed a long career with the Long Island Lighting Company. Over the years, he coached local Long Island football and lacrosse club teams. He was a civil war buff who participated many reenactments over the years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Arline (Duffy) Harney in 2002. He is survived by three daughters, Darlene Harney Stone and her husband Andy of Denver, Colo., Debra Butler and her husband Paul of McLean, Va., and Dorothy Harney of Harrisburg, Pa.; a son, Edward Patrick Harney, Jr. and his wife Kimberly of Midlothian, Va.; six grandchildren; a brother, John Harney of Milan, Pa.; and his partner, Jane Russo of Lewes. A Catholic Prayer Service will be noon, Monday, Oct. 26, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. A Memorial Mass and interment will be held at a later date in New York. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163. Sign guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.