Ed Briody walking in the 2023 New York city St. Patrick’s day parade.
I’m sorry to report that our longtime friend, Ed Briody, died recently after a short illness.
Ed was a humble, devout man who was always willing to serve others. My parents met Ed many years ago when the Catholic Alumni Club vacationed on Vicars Island. Ed brought his family to Huletts and, while renting a house, fixed so many things that we had to adjust the rent accordingly. Over the years, he became like family.
After retiring from a career with NY City, Ed spent his spare time advocating for those who lacked a voice, helping our family and visiting his relatives in Ireland. Ed believed in the goodness of work and was fiercely proud of his Irish heritage. Hard, physical labor was never too challenging for him. When he wasn’t performing some type of strenuous labor, he was getting ready with his tools and supplies for the next day. There were times when I would go out at night and find him doing all types of work. When I told him to come home for dinner, he would tell me he still had things to finish and to let him finish them.
Even though, he had not been to Huletts in a few years, we would speak regularly, and he always wanted me to convey his good wishes to all in the community.
If you believe that life is a gift to be used in the service of others, you would understand Ed. He will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace Ed!
“May God support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last.”
