Obituary of Edward D. D'Arcy, Sr.

Edward D. D'Arcy, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Avalon Springs, in Valparaiso, IN.  He was born June 16, 1930, to the late John and Verna (nee Dyer) D'Arcy in Joliet, IL, where he was raised and educated.  Ed was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School and received a bachelor degree from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated as a Lieutenant with the ROTC.

A people person, Ed enjoyed numerous friendships he formed as a salesman for many years.  He and Barbara resided in Joliet, IL until 1978, then relocating to Burr Ridge, IL living there until retiring to Austin, Texas in 1992.  They also lived in Woodlands, TX, moving back to the Midwest to Granger, Indiana, in 2007.

Ed is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee O'Donnell) D'Arcy; sons, Edward D. (Linda) D’Arcy, Jr. and Douglas D. D’Arcy; grandchildren, Kristen D’Arcy, Brian (Kristen) D’Arcy; Brittany (Philip Nguyen) D’Arcy and Elizabeth D’Arcy; great-grandchildren, Pierce and Molly D’Arcy; sister-in-law, Jeannette (nee O’Donnell) D’Arcy and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John D'Arcy

Ed was an avid golfer and in his younger years a first team all-area basketball player while attending Joliet Catholic High School.

All friends and relatives are invited to gather on Tuesday October 16, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at 10:00 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue, Joliet.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to Catholic Charities.  Arrangements entrusted to Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.  For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com