Kenneth Thomas Edson

Kenneth Thomas Edson, Esq., 77, beloved husband of the late Jean Flynn Edson of 52 years, passed away on August 2, 2008 at St. Lucie Hospice House in Florida surrounded by his family. He was born September 25, 1930 in Queens, New York. He was the son of the late Dr. George N. Edson and Alice Duffy Edson. His brother, Peter predeceased him. They raised their family in Crestwood and Stanford, New York and had retired in Spring Lake, New Jersey and Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, Florida.Mr. Edson attended Fordham Prep School, Fordham University and graduated Brooklyn Law School in 1952. Mr. Edson practiced insurance law in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland. He was the founding partner of the law firm Cherry, Edson & Vann, LLC. He was an avid sportsman and a long time member of The Campfire Club of America, Chappaqua, New York. Mr. Edson was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.Mr. Edson is survived by his four children, Loraine Edson of Vero Beach, Florida, Michael Edson and his wife Linda of Millbrook, New York, Barbara Jean Mark and her husband Michael of New Fairfield, Connecticut and Carey Whalen and her husband Thomas of Millbrook, New York. He also leaves his nine grandchildren, Justin, Jaclyn, Kendall Pancotti, Chelsea & Logan Edson, Kellie & Lauren Mark and Cara & Amanda Whalen.Donations may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, St. Lucie Hospice House, 5090 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981.