Edward John Wilusz, 90, died March 2, 2016.
Mr. Wilusz, a native of Fall River, Mass., was retired as a chief petty officer, U.S. Navy after 21 years active duty and from the Naval Supply Center, Norfolk, as a Financial Systems Analyst after 20 years of service. He was a member St. Therese's Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus 418; Fleet Reserve Association Branch 40; the National Association of Retired and Current Federal Employees, Churchland Chapter 1293; and a charter member of the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Pauline Marguerite Wilusz; four children, Stephen M. Wilusz (Mary), Robert E. Wilusz (Lisa), Karen Tevis (Wayne), Carolyn Talley (Michael); 10 grandchildren, Christy Tevis, Katie Hallahan (Chris), Michael Wilusz, Andrea Mizell (Trey), Lisa McGarth (James), John Wilusz (Jennie), Christopher Wilusz, Kerry Wilusz, Kimberly Talley and Stephen Talley; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Stanley J. Wilusz; and a sister, Amelia Kosmo.
Friends may join the family Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane Suffolk. A Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of St. Therese by the Rev. Fr. Kevin O'Brien. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Mausoleum, Suffolk. Friends may also join the family Monday at the church one hour prior to the Mass and at a reception in the church social hall immediately following the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Church of St. Therese, 4137 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321. Condolences may be registered at BakerFoster.com.