Edward J. Wilson, 66, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by family and close friends. He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Diane M. Tropeano Wilson. Edward was born in New Haven on March 31, 1951 and was the son of the late Edward S. and Norma Bonaldo Wilson.  He was a 1973 Yale University graduate receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Russian and Eastern European area studies. He had a passion for Russian and Italian history, art and culture.  Edward worked for Pratt & Whitney for many years retiring as a Procurement Manager.  He enjoyed Sunday dinners with his family, traveling, and was a voracious reader.  Father of Edward A. (Myla) Wilson, Brendan (Jessica) Wilson and Joanna (Nic) Wilson-Phillips.  Grandfather of Eddie, Logan and Cameron.  Edward was a wonderful husband, father, friend and Papa. He will be missed more than his family can put into words.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Friday morning at 9:30.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gary Sinise Foundation, PO Box 50008, Studio City, CA  91614-5001.