Died Saturday, Nov. 29th, at home. Eddie was born in Wilmington on Dec 19, 1958 to William (Bill) and Anne (Fahey) Hayes. He, his sister, and 5 brothers grew up in Elsmere, where he attended Corpus Christi. He was a 1976 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School.
Eddie was employed for many years with the Pathmark Stores, where he was a retail clerk and cashier, and he was a lifelong caddy at Wilmington Country Club.
Eddie was quite a sports enthusiast. He volunteered as a basketball coach with a number of CYM teams. He enjoyed going to many amateur basketball and baseball contests, and over the last few years had become quite a follower of Sallies basketball and attended almost every game. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He most enjoyed attending the athletic pursuits of his nieces and nephews, where Uncle Eddie could often be found among the spectators.
He was a member of St. Anthony's Club of Wilmington and a former member of Defiance Athletic Association. Eddie was also very appreciative of the help he received and the friendships he developed at The Limen House.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Tommy and Ricky. He is survived by his sister, Dianne Pankowski (Jimmy) and his brothers: Bill (Sharon), David (Jan), Jerry (Danette), as well as 3 nieces and 4 nephews and their families.
Relatives and friends may call at the Krienen – Griffith Funeral Home in Elsmere on Friday, Dec 5, 2014 from 5:00 -7:00pm. A funeral service will follow at 7:00pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to THE LIMEN HOUSE at PO Box 1306, Wilm., DE 19899 or to the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION., PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Krienen-Griffith
Funeral Home
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302-994-9614