Edward Parzych Sr., 81, formerly of Branford, passed away peacefully Feb. 5, in Vermont. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Longley) Parzych for 62 years. He was born in New Haven on Feb. 20, 1941, the son of the late Adam and Frances (Ottenbriet) Parzych.

Edward is survived by his wife Sandra; and five children, Edward Parzych, Jr. of New Haven, Penny Longley of Branford, David (Karen) Parzych of Branford, Shelly (Mark) Balzano of Branford, Sheri (Frank) Marra of Madison. Edward was the loving grandfather of Erica (Nate and Nathan) Henderson, Michael Parzych, Kayla (Nick) Dadio, Brandyn Balzano, Austin Parzych, Cody Parzych, Isabella Parzych, Matthew Marra, and Chloe Marra. He is also survived by his brothers, Richard Parzych and Teddy Joe Parzych. He was preceded in death by his two siblings, Bernice Suchower and Pete Parzych.

Ed was a self-made, hard-working entrepreneur that started his own business, National Carting Company, which he ran for 45 years while taking care of his family. Ed and his family had many memorable trips to Richford, Vermont, at the family dairy farm. He was lucky enough to have an early retirement, which led him to Vermont to build his new homestead up on the hill with his wife. He made a lot of new friends while in Vermont. Ed enjoyed the outdoors and helping his friends in any way that he could. He valued all of his farm equipment and the time he spent using it. Ed and his wife spent many winters in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was able to enjoy the warm weather with family and friends. He was a family man and loved being with his family. His memory lives on in his grandchildren.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of the staff at Southwestern Vermont Centers for Living and Rehab of Bennington, Vermont.

Family received friends on Feb. 10, in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven, with burial following at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Southwestern Vermont Centers for Living and Rehab: 160 Hospital Drive, Bennington, Vermont 05201 ATTN: Activities Department.