Edward J. Canterbury

August 27, 1946 - August 27, 2020

Edward J. Canterbury “Eddie” peacefully passed away on August 27, 2020 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospice. Born in Philadelphia to the late Harley and Lucille (nee: Nibbio) Canterbury and was raised in the “Italian Market “area of the city. Ed lived a very religious life and was a 3rd order Franciscan Brother and he has spent the last 30 years working as a sacristan at both St. Paul’s Church and St Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church. He will be remembered as a kind hearted, loving brother and uncle and good friend to all. Also, Edward enjoyed spending Sunday and Holidays’ with his family for dinner, a favorite meal of his was homemade meatballs and ravioli. He will be sadly missed by his loving sister Mary (Carlo)(and the late Salvatore Soli) Di Gerolamo and the late Roy and John Canterbury. Devoted uncle of Roxann (Steven) Gariffo and great uncle to Luca, Matteo and Marcello. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and by his Religious and Parish families. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Thursday morning, Sept 3, 2020 beginning at 10am at St. Paul Church. Funeral Mass 11am. Burial SS: Peter & Paul Cem. Donations in his memory can be made to St. Paul Church, 923 Christian St. Phila., PA 19147.