SMYRNA - Edward T. Chippie Sr., of Smyrna, passed away at home with his family on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. He was 84. He was born at Buck Mountain, Pa., the son of the late Michael and Anna Washko Chippi. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and had a long career in the civil service. He was a graduate of the McCann School of Business, Hazelton, Pa. Mr. Chippie retired in 1981 form Dover Air Force Base where he was Supervisor of the Material Section of Accounting and Finance, Base Supply. He was an active member of St. Polycarp Parish, Smyrna, where he served 28 years as a Minister of the Eucharist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and John. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Dvorscak Chippie; three children, Maryanne (John) Trexler, of West Chester, Pa.; Edward Jr. (Kelly), of Townsend; and Suzanne (Paul) Craven, of Newark; three grandchildren, Naomi, Andrew, and Rebecca Trexler, all of West Chester, Pa.; two sisters, Mary Kirpa; Helen Secunda; and a brother, Joseph, all of Hazelton, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered noon, Tuesday, Nov. 2, at St. Polycarp Catholic Church, Ransom Lane and South St., Smyrna, where friends may call at 10 a.m. in the parish hall. Burial at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, will be privately held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Polycarp Parish, or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Polycarp Parish – both may be sent to St. Polycarp Parish, 135 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, DE 19977. Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.