Obituary
Tuesday
21
November
Visitation at Funeral Home
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
1225 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, New York, United States
Tuesday
21
November
Visitation at Funeral Home
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
1225 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, New York, United States
Wednesday
22
November
Visitation at Funeral Home
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
1225 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, New York, United States
Wednesday
22
November
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
1225 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, New York, United States
Final Resting Place
Calverton National Cemetery
Route 25
Calverton, New York, United States
Obituary
Edward George Flieger, 78, of West Babylon, NY, passed away on November 14, 2023 after a prolonged illness. He was born on January 17, 1945 in Jamaica Queens, NY, to the late Edward C. Flieger and Dorothy (nee Law). Ed is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Beverly (nee Ekstrom), their children Jackie (Tommy), Derek and Sharon Beatty (Sean), and his cherished grandchildren Brandon, Jake, Jeremy, Kayla, Emma and Finn. He is also survived by his siblings: twin brother Robert, Patricia Martini (John), Mary Howe (Tom), Nicholas (Annette) and Lorraine Rios (Nestor). Ed was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Gerard and beloved son Jerry.
Ed was an extraordinary individual who had a long career in two different industries. He worked 19 years as a Cargo Manager for TWA. Then began a 25 year career for UL LLC as Plants & Facilities manager retiring in 2012. He had a reputation for always going above and beyond, having a great sense of humor and friends to many.
Ed served his country with honor and dedication in the United States Navy from 1965-67 assigned in Point Mugu, CA.
Edward G. Flieger will be dearly missed by all who knew him. His integrity, willingness to always help anyone who needed it and love for his family, affectionately known as "Geicko" will long be remembered.
In Lieu of Flowers
The family has requested donations be sent to the charities listed below.
Edward was passionate about Animal Rescue & helping American Veterans.
A Home Fur Now Rescue
C/O Merri Alvaro, President
290 Holbrook Avenue
Ronkonkoma NY 11779
A Home Fur Now Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization
comprised of a group of volunteers dedicated to saving and
improving the lives of animals, large and small. Our mission is to save the homeless, abandoned and shelter animals. Every penny is for the animals!!
or
The American Legion
Post 94
22 Grove Place
Babylon, NY 11702
West Islip
1225 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 661-5644
East Islip
200 East Main St
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-5600
Bethpage
20 Hicksville Road
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 731-5600