Edward L. Katz

March 30, 1930 - April 15, 2022

KATZ, Edward L., age 92, beloved husband of the late Irma R. Katz, devoted father of Ron (Yanina) Katz of Rhode Island, Debbie (Larry) Mandell of Ohio, Gary (Jodi) Katz of Kentucky and Richard (Lorna) Katz of Connecticut, passed away on April 15, 2022. He was predeceased by his sister Shirley Chorney of Arizona. Other survivors are his cherished grandchildren, Mandi Mandell, David (Megan) Katz, Sara Ferriell, Emily Katz, Trisha Katz, Dylan Katz, Ethan Katz and Donna Abayon. Ed was a retired chemist and an Air Force Veteran. In addition to family, his passion was flying. Ed was a pilot and a flight instructor. He was active in Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Association and Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was also a proud member of the United Flying Octogenarians and of the Kentuckiana Volunteer Aviators. Ed was also a Mason. Graveside funeral will take place on Friday, April 22 in Warwick Rhode Island. A Memorial/Celebration of Life for Ed will be held, locally, on Sunday, May 22 at Summit Park, Community Room, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, in Blue Ash, Ohio. Those who wish to pay their respects are welcome to stop by between 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.