Obituary of Edward F. McCauley

NORWOOD—Funeral services with Military Honors for 76 year old Edward F. “Eddie” McCauley, a resident of 12 Cottage Street, Norwood, will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrews Church with Rev. Msgr. John Murphy presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Norwood. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mr. McCauley passed away Thursday evening at Canton Potsdam Hospital with his family at his side. Edward is survived by his wife of 49 years Sharon; his son, John and Jessica McCauley, Malone; his two daughters; Mary and Joe Weir, Massena; and Amy and Duane Haught, Norfolk, his eight grandchildren, Madison, Joe, Garrett, Jordan and Ella Weir, Alissa and Ryleigh McCauley, and Alexis Haught as well as several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his two brothers, James and Thomas. Born in Jersey City, NJ on August 6, 1939 to the late James and Mary McKenon McCauley. Edward graduated from Norwood-Norfolk Central School in 1959 and continued his education at the RCA School of Technology receiving his Bachelor’s Degree. He served in the United States ARMY from 1963-1965. He married Sharon M. Cota on January 28, 1967. Eddie worked as an electronics technician, operating Ed’s T.V. as well as working for the Hi-Fi Shop and Northern Music and Video. In his earlier years, Ed worked at the Norwood Post Office and lately, was proud to be associated with Rose Hill in Massena as a counselor. He was member of St. Andrews Church and the K of C. Eddie was also a member of the Norwood American Legion in which he was a past commander. He was also a past member of the DAV, the Norwood Fire Department, the Norwood Kiwanis Club and the Raripaco Hunting Club. He was a past Boy Scout Leader and Little League Coach. Eddie took a lot of pride in collecting toys for the Neighborhood Center, fixing some of them and making sure the local children enjoyed the Christmas season. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing, hunting, woodworking, and had a passion for model trains. Memorial Donations in his memory can be made to the Norwood Neighborhood Center, the Potsdam Rescue Squad- Norwood Unit and the Norwood American Legion. Memories and Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.buckfuneralhome.com. The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Edward F. “Eddie” McCauley.