Obituary of Edward J Fall, Jr

Edward J. Fall, Jr.

1959 - 2024

Edward J. Fall, Jr 64, of Taberg, passed away on Monday November 25, 2024, at home, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Rome, New York, on December 19, 1959, son of Sandra (Illingworth) and the late Edward Fall, Sr. Ed graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1979. On September 19, 1981, Edward married Marie Medick at Zion Epsicopal Church in Rome, NY, a union that lasted 43 years, until his passing. He worked at Kekis Mobil, NAPA-Rome Unit Parts, Chicago Market and as an independent Water Operator. Ed retired from Oneida County in 2016 after 34 years. He was a member of the Oneida County Republican Committee and currently held a position as a Town Councilperson for the Town of Annsville. Ed enjoyed watching and attending NHRA drag racing, spending time with all his grandchildren, taking care of the outdoors, feeding birds and the outdoor cat family. He also enjoyed classic cars -especially his 1973 Cadillac and having to do work on his wife’s Mustangs. When his children bought their homes, he was always there to help with the many DIY projects that were needed. Ed was an avid Syracuse University Basketball fan and he also enjoyed watching the late Dale Earnhardt race back in the day.

Surviving are his wife, Marie, children; Jennifer (Ethan) Gallagher, Edward (Marissa) Fall III and Frederick (Rachel) Fall, nine grandchildren; Brayden, Emma, Luke, Edward IV, Westyn, Colt, Jason, Max and Andrew, who brought him great joy. He is also survived by a sister, Regina and a brother Nelson, as well as aunts and uncles; Fred (Gayle) Illingworth, Richard (Chris) Illingworth, Linda (Ron) Ziminski and David (Brenda) Fall, Mother in law Elaine Medick (Robert Blockston) and a sister in law Melissa Medick (Frank Polak), and  several nieces, nephews, and  cousins, including Stephen Fall. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents; Mabel and Fred Illingworth and paternal grandparents Mary and Tony Fall, an uncle, Ron Fall and a sister, Tracy Fall Campbell as well as cousins; Roxanne Mould and Scott Fall.

Edward’s family would like to thank all the family members that helped with his care, especially his aunt and uncle, Gayle and Fred.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday December 03, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd. Rome, N.Y. 13440. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home, prior to the service.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s name to an animal shelter of your choice.

To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com.