Edward J. Colosimo, of Melrose, formerly of Tewksbury & Cambridge, passed away on February 5, 2015. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Marie J. (Martell) Colosimo. Ed was born in Cambridge on June 30, 1927. His parents Antonio & Elizabeth Colosimo raised him in Cambridge where he attended Cambridge High & Latin. Edward joined the Navy in 1945, where he honorably served his country until the end of World War II. Upon returning from the war Ed became a chef, working in Porter Square, Leslie College and Harvard Business School. Ed belonged to the VFW Marsh Post 442 in Cambridge, where he was able to enjoy the company of fellow Veterans. He was also an avid bowler and could often be found at his favorite bowling alley, Bowl Haven. Ed's interests were not limited to just bowling, he enjoyed reading, history, politics, and crossword puzzles, but most of all he loved his family. His greatest accomplishment were those he left behind. Words could not explain how proud he was of his grandchildren. He was the loving father of Deborah Shruhan & her husband Michael of Wrentham, Joan Short & her husband Douglas of N. Reading, Nancy Rizza & her husband Anthony of Swampscott, Edward Colosimo & his wife Catherine of Wilmington and the late Anthony Colosimo. Devoted grandfather of Michael Shruhan & his wife Lauren, Matthew, Caroline and the late Kathleen Shruhan, Harrison & Elizabeth Short, Samantha & Jane Rizza and Christopher, Sarah & Emily Colosimo. Cherished brother of Evelyn Kipp of TN. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 4:00-7:00PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Wednesday February 11th at 8:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose at 9:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. WWII Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Melrose Veteran's Fund, c/o Ryan McLean, 562 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176.