May 18th, 2018
Edward M. Stipe, 69, of Boothwyn, affectionately known as Chevy Eddie, passed away on Thursday, May 17th at Riddle Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chester to the late Edward K. and Mary DeFrank Stipe. He was raised and educated in Upper Chichester. Edward was a veteran of the US Army with whom he served during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked for many years at King, James, and Thomas Chevrolet as an auto mechanic. Ed enjoyed spending time restoring classic cars with his dearest friend, Frank O’Brien.
He is survived by his children, Theresa Stipe, Roxanne Stipe, Melanie Stipe and Stephanie McFadden Klinger; grandchildren, Ryan Stipe, TJ Hinkle, Anissa Phillips, Aniyah Phillips, Ryleigh Stipe, and Reagan Stipe; sister, Barbara Barrowclough; nephews, Aaron Barrowclough(Laura), and Adam Barrowclough (Tara); great-niece, Emma; great-nephew, Matthew; uncle, Albert DeFrank; numerous cousins and friends.
His memorial service will be held on Friday, May 25th at 1:30pm at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home 1459 Market St. Linwood, PA. Friends and family are invited to call from 12pm-1:30pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the American Diabetes Association at https://donations.diabetes.org.
I miss you so much. You were the best friend one could ever have. At least I have 55 years of great memories of a great man, father and most of all your friendship.
You were one in a million
I was looking forward to more road trips.You are sadly missed. I loved you like a brother. Rest in peace my friend.
Eddie Life is not always fair. But you were a very good person, we will miss you.
A GREAT PERSON & A GOOD FRIEND , BOTH IN & OUT OF WORK. DID NOT DESERVE SUCH A SHORT & TROUBLED RETIREMENT.
You were a great guy to know, Ed. Will see you on the other side.
Ed you were a fine gentleman.Funny and thoughtful. Rest in peace my friend
Ed you were Gem, very happy and nice Gentlemen. Rest in peace my friend.
Rest easy Ed
Eddie Rest in Peace my friend. I will never forget the time we spent working together and the things that we did, You were always willing to help no matter what the project was even after you retired.GOD BLESS!
If l only known that the last time l saw you would be our last.
Rest in peace Ed.
Daddy.. I miss you so much. This is like a nightmare that I never woke up from. A piece of my heart is missing … I’m not ready to be without you yet. I love you so much
You will be forever in our hearts….Love
Marshall and Olivia
Eddie you will always be in our hearts. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Til we meet again.
All my love dear friend. Will never forget you.
All my love dear friend.