CUMBERAND

Edward T. Mooney, 94, of Cumberland passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Grandview Center, Cumberland. He was the husband of the late Benita (Noga) Mooney.

Born in Pawutcket, he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Thielig) Mooney. He was a life-long resident of Cumberland.

Following his graduation from Cumberland High School in Valley Falls in 1946, Mr. Mooney entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.

Mr. Mooney was employed by Texas Instruments for 38 years until his retirement.

Ed was a talented upright base player, and was a member of the George Monte Trio and the High Hatters. In retirement, he began woodworking making wooden animals that he would donate to local schools and nursing homes. Those who love him will remember the love he shared with his family, especially on Wednesday when they would share a cup of coffee.

He leaves his daughter, Rose Ann Dube and her husband Stephen of Cumberland; his son Peter L. Mooney and his wife Lisa of Cumberland; his daughter-in-law, Carol Mooney; his three brothers, John (Jack) Mooney, Gerald Mooney and Paul Mooney; his eight grandchildren, his fourteen great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephew.

He was the father of the late Thomas R. Mooney and Matthew J. Mooney; and brother of the late Anthony Mooney, Raymond Mooney, Leo Mooney, Joseph Mooney, Lawrence Mooney, David Mooney, Sr. Ruth Mooney RSM, Rita Happenny, and Margaret Sidla.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Edward's Life Celebration to be held with Visiting Hours on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM and continue on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 9 AM in the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM in the St. Aidan / St. Patrick Parish, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Continuum Hospice, 1350 Division Rd STE 205, West Warwick, RI 02893 or the American Heart Association, 1 State St UNIT 200, Providence, RI 02908.

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