Mr. Edward F. "Ed" Shelly

Edward F. “Big Ed” Shelly, age 45, died at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center on Saturday, June 20, 2015 after a long courageous battle with renal disease. Born in Miami, Florida on January 9, 1970, he lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Germany and New York City, before settling in Utica in 1989. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in New York City in 1988. He went on to receive an Associates Degree in accounting at Utica School of Commerce. He worked for New York State at Central New York Psychiatric Center as a Security Hospital Treatment Assistant for the past 9 years. Edward was first and foremost a wonderful father. He worked hard to make sure his two girls had everything they needed and more. Had he been given the chance, he would have been equally as wonderful to his future grandson. He had an especially close relationship with his mother, who together had been through many tough times. He was the best big brother anyone could have because of his calm ways and generous heart. He had many friends who knew him as a strong, positive person who worked hard with no complaint. He was very much loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. We were truly blessed to have him watch over us while on earth and truly blessed to have him now watch over us from heaven. Survivors include his daughters, Cassandra Shelly, and Vanessa Shelly; his mother, Inez Duvall; his longtime companion, Angela Bruno; his brother, Mylo Duvall, his sister, Sanjolé Duvall; his niece, Nylen Brown and nephew, Jazz Brown; uncle, Michael Williams Sr.; aunt, Paulette Duvall; and a cousin, Kimberly Sheppard. Edward was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Louvenia Wesley, and Johnnie Mae Duvall. With special mention of Christy Farber, Cecilia Guantero, Sam and Kathy Bruno, Stacey Genther, Darien Frazier, and all his coworkers and friends at the Central NY Psychiatric Center for all of their support. The family is grateful to Ed’s physicians, Dr. Ira Tisch and Dr. Judy Balch with whom he had a close bond; and the staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Dialysis Unit for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Ed's funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday evening at 6:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation. Memorial contributions for his children are welcome and should be mailed to Inez Duvall, 1575 St. Vincent Street, Utica NY 13501. Ed will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery at the convenience of his family.

Mr. Edward F. "Ed" Shelly

January 9, 1970 - June 20, 2015