Edward J. Walsh Jr. died on Oct.1, 2022 due to the consequences of metastatic prostate cancer. He was a 53+ year resident of Monroe County. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut to Edward and Hazel Walsh. He attended Crosby High School before enrolling at Yale University where he received his B.S. From there he moved to Madison, Wisconsin where he attended the University of Wisconsin from which he received his Ph.D. (Chemistry) in 1968. After N.I.H. post-doctoral studies at Cornell University, he and his family moved to the Rochester area, joining the Eastman Kodak Research Laboratories (photographic systems) in 1969.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Lea, and his three children, Edward, Deborah (Paul), and Rachel (Jamie) plus his six grandchildren: Brendan, Cameron, Trevor, Taryn, Hazel, and Riley all of whom brought great pride and joy to his life.
He also leaves his two sisters, Patricia Flaherty and Noreen Lawlor, and his brother Neil Walsh and sister-in-law Wendy Thornley Walsh, plus many nieces and nephews.
Ed enjoyed his participation in local political activities and ancestry studies. He was an avid golfer who spent almost every day….summer and winter….hitting golf balls in his back yard as well as playing at all of the courses that Rochester has to offer. He also enjoyed playing handball, tennis, and skiing and he was most grateful to all of his friends and sports playing partners. He wished to thank them all for their friendship and good times.
Per his wishes there will be no formal services, but our family hopes that in lieu of flowers you will share a fond memory of Ed or perhaps make a donation to Perinton Ambulance, 1400 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport, NY 14450, or to a charity of your choice.