Edward H Passini Sr.

Edward H. Passini Sr., 93, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born on June 20, 1925 in Mark, Illinois to the late Gustino (Joseph) and Maria Passini. He grew up in Highwood, Illinois and was the eighth son and the youngest of sixteen children. Ed was a salesman for Coca-Cola and Schenley Industries until retirement. He enjoyed his loyal dogs, gardening, reading and dancing with his beloved Shirley. Ed loved the game of baseball, first visiting Comiskey Park in 1932 with his older brother Chuck, thus becoming a lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox. He was a starting pitcher himself for Highland Park High School and closed out his own baseball career at the age of 70 with the Kettle softball team in the Little Rock Restaurant League. He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley Mae Wilson, whom he married in 1944. Ed is survived by his daughters; Nancy Passini of Little Rock, Arkansas and Dr. Marjorie Passini of Highland Park, Illinois as well as his son Dr. Edward H. Passini Jr. of Cabot, Arkansas. He has eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A private celebration of Ed's life will be held in December. Memorials may be made in his name to the Little Rock Central High School Baseball Team. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.