Edward was born on April 30th, 1939, in Queens, New York, to Frank and Marie Valerio. He graduated from St. Louis University in 1967 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and in Business. After moving to Brooklyn, Edward began working for Ulano, eventually filling the positions of Director of Engineering and Head of Security.

His children remember him as a wise and loving father who imparted an interest in experiencing other cultures through travel and cooking.

Edward was passionate about history, specifically that of ancient Rome, and made an annual pilgrimage to England to lecture at the University of Durham as a member of the Hadrianic Society. A dedicated connoisseur, Edward could often be found in the kitchen, where he shared a love of preparing and enjoying food from all over the world with his family and friends.

Edward is survived by his wife, Ineke; his sister, Janice; his children, Jessica and her husband Chris, John and his wife Stacey, and Michael and his fiancé Sarah; and his grandchildren, Jack, Liam, Avery, Adelaide, Grayson, and Akira.

The memorial is scheduled for April 10th at the Douglas Funeral Home in Amherst from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Edward’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shriners Hospital at LoveShriners.org