COHOES Ronald L. Edwards, 78, entered into eternal rest Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Boston, MA, Ron was the son of the late Ralph Edwards. He enlisted in the military at a young age and served honorably in the US Air Force. Returning home, he began his career with the railroad working on the Boston - Albany branch of the NY Central Railroad and then in the freight division of the Penn Central Railroad. He went on to become a conductor for Amtrak where he would work for 32 years on Train 448 / 449 until his retirement in 2001.
Ron was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He loved to travel with his wife and absolutely enjoyed his retirement. Most of all, he will be remembered as a loving husband and father.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Debra Pollock Edwards; by his beloved children, Ronald L. Edwards, Jr., Tina Edwards-Hayes, Ann Jones, Brian Edwards and Jacqueline Ann Micciche; and by his siblings, Raymond and Roberta. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews as well as by his canine companion, Bentley.
Those wishing to remember Ron in a special way may make contributions to the American Heart Assoc., PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241