Edward C. Klein of East Quogue died on April 16, 2017. He was 62.
Mr. Klein was born on June 13, 1954, to William C. Klein and Barbara (Brandel) in Farmingdale and worked for Central Islip School District as school lunch director and coached softball for six years. Survivors said he loved the ocean.
Mr. Klein is survived by his daughters, Tracey McGarvey and husband Kevin, and Melinda English and husband Matt; siblings, Kathleen Lankau, William, Robert, Thomas, Treesha, Michael, James, Joseph and Charles Klein; and grandchildren, Marin McGarvey, Enna McGarvey and Mae English; and his best friend and companion, Darlene Firneno. He is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews; and 17 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation was April 20 at Tuthill–Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass was held on April 21 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Cremation followed the Mass.
Memorial donations may be made to the the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.