Edward Milton Damiani Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Joliet, IL. He was born on January 30, 1942, in Chicago, IL to Edward and Eleanore Damiani.

Survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Kitty Damiani; children, Edward (Kim) Damiani Jr, Patty (Paul) Frisella, and David (Sherri) Damiani; stepchildren, Lee Thompson and Katy Thompson; brothers, Ron Tripoli, Tony Tripoli, and Bruce Ebener; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edward (Eleanore) Damiani and his sister, Jan Damiani- Noviello.

Education

Allied School of Mechanical Trades Institute of Technology (1962)

Grayling High School (1964)

Greer Shop Training, Inc. (1962)

Commonwealth Edison Company Projects Training (1986)

Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (1989)

Joint Apprenticeship Committee and Pipe Fitters' Association, Local 597 (1988-1996)

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Association of Chicago

Carrier Air Conditioning VVTService Class (1989)

Service

Ed served in the military with the Army Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was honorably discharged in 1965.

Ed had a lifelong passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. No matter where he went, or what he was doing, he would ask whoever he came in contact with, if they were born again. He prayed the prayer of salvation with many people. He served many years at the Morning Star Mission in Joliet, ministering to the homeless with music and the message of the Gospel.

Funeral services for Ed will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 Monday, January 22, 2024, at 12:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Interment with full military honors will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Morning Star Missions of Joliet, IL in honor of Edward Damiani. Your generosity will support their mission and honor Ed's memory.