"For many years Ed and I worked side by side. We enjoyed many great times fishing and hanging out on his boat. I am grateful for having known him and the friendship we shared. Pam, I am sorry for your loss. God bless you. Rest in peace my friend."
In loving memory of
Edward Joseph Klus
April 25, 1948 - July 3, 2020
Edward J. Klus, age 72, of Tiverton, RI passed away on July 3, 2020.
Ed was born April 25, 1948 in Fall River, MA and he was the son of the late Edward and Jennie (Podgurski) Klus.
Ed graduated from Diman Vocational High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Army and served in Vietnam. He discharged from the Army in 1969. He worked as a Facilities supervisor at the Naval Underwater Systems Center and NAVFAC in Newport, RI for 40 years.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Pamela A. (Rice) Klus; a son, Justin Klus of California and his wife Nora and two grandchildren Kaelyn and Kohen; his stepson Todd Rice of Virginia and his wife Lisa and granddaughter Katelin; his sister Paula Dansereau of Tiverton, her husband Carl and nephews Jason and Jared and his wife Anastasiya and two great-nieces. Ed also leaves behind his pets Roxie and Tinker (dogs) and Charlie (parrot). Ed adored his pets. He will be missed tremendously by all.
His service is private. The family of Ed Klus are mourning his passing. The current environment has prevented them from receiving guests as they would prefer, so we encourage all friends and family to reach out to his family to show your support. Please call or write to them directly or you may leave your name and a memory on the digital guest book.
In lieu of flowers, we ask our family and friends to please make a donation to the Lifespan Cancer Institute Research Department, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903 in Ed Klus's name or to Forever Paws Animal Shelter, 300 Lynwood Street, Fall River, MA 02721.
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Tributes
"I had the pleasure of working with Ed from time to time on projects. He was a friendly, knowledgeable and nice individual with a good since of humor. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. My condolences to his family."
"Ed was the best, I would Not have survived at NAVFAC without his guidance and help. We will all miss you"
"There are no words to express how much you will be missed. But to all the wonderful times we shared...I will love you forever big brother."
"Our hearts are truly broken. You were a blessing to all of us. You were an amazing father, Jaka, mentor and friend. We will forever miss your advice, voice and calmness in all matters in life. We will miss your teasing and the way you made all of us laugh. We never imagined a day that we would have to live without you. We know that the gates of heaven opened for you. You left a big piece of you here with all of us forever and always, our angel! We love you!!! Todd, Lisa and Katelin Rice"
"Up to our last conversation, Ed was such a positive guy. A terrific co-worker & Naval Station\'s #1 \"GO-TO\" Project Superintendent for many years. I greatly appreciated his enthusiasm and genuine commitment to the mission and his team. He will be sorely missed! "
"So grateful to have had Ed as a co-worker for over 20 years. He always made the day brighter, and was loved and respected by the entire team. "
"I\'m sorry about your brother Paula. May he rest in peace in heaven. Helen and Rick"
"So very sorry to his wife and children and Paula and Carl and family....I am deeply saddened by his passing......may your memories sustain you all during this difficult time and in the months ahead JoAnn Buchanan"
"My heart hurts for pammie and your entire family. ? May you rest in Paradise my Ed Spaghed ??? You are greatly missed. Molly...."
"Oh My heart hurts for pammie & all your family? You will be greatly missed. Rest in Paradise my Ed Spaghed ???"
"Pam and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ed? I so remember going to your house in island park to get my nails done and Ed was always so nice. I am so sadden by his passing ?? "
"You have helped me so much with everything a job and a great friendship that I will never forget rest in peace uncle Eddie you will be missed by so many ....nothing but love for you .. . love .mike pine"
"Not quite sure what to say because sorry doesn\'t seem enough. Ed was an amazing friend. He would do anything for anyone. We have so many great memories, we shared lots of laughs. Pammie, he loved you, Roxie, Tinker and Charlie so very much. You took such good care of him. He couldn\'t have asked for a more devoted wife. I hope all the wonderful memories and good times get you through these hard times. We are here for you. We miss him. Rest in peace Ed. Keep sending us signs. Love, Patti and Kenny"
"Dad- I miss you very much. I wish I could turn back the clock and we could all spend one more day together. One of my best memories of you was playing with Kaelyn and Kohen. They were trying to spray you with the hose and you would run away. Great times! Without knowing it, you have taught me to be tenacious and to never give up. You never complained and had always had a can-do attitude. I love you and hope you?re at peace. "
"Paula and Carl we are so very sorry for your loss. Love Artie and Randi"
"Paula and Carl and family so sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers are with you"
"I am incredibly sorry for the loss of Eddy. I have very fond memories when I little at his house as him and my Dad, Norman, were good friends. I know my Dad has open arms for him up in heaven. God bless you all. "