Edward John Purzycki, Jr.

Edward J. Purzycki, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023, with his loving daughters by his side.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Edward and Pearl (Sontowski) Purzycki. Ed was a graduate of St. Elizabeth High School and the University of Delaware, where he received his Master’s in Education. He was a longtime school teacher, retiring from Maclary Elementary.  Notably, Ed received Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013. In addition to his calling as an educator, Ed also owned and operated Academy Printing.

Ed enjoyed playing poker, fantasy football, and the piano.  He played keyboard in the “Mellow Brew” band, formed with his brother and 2 friends.

He is survived by daughters, Alison Yost (Shane), and Jaclyn Purzycki (Shadi); grandson, Caleb Yost; sister, Maria Jogani (Suken); and his dog, Sullivan.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wally.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, where family and friends may visit beginning at 10:30am. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Delaware, 100 W. 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

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