Edward Samuelson

Edward Fridolf Samuelson

December 15, 1935-Septmeber 23, 2026

Edward "Eddie" Samuelson, 90, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and member of his community who touched many lives during his years.

Born to Swedish immigrants, Albert and Anna Samuelson, Eddie was the sixth of seven children. He was raised in Manhattan and attended Queens Technical High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Shortly after his discharge, Eddie met the love of his life, Ruth, whom he married in 1967. In 1970, Eddie and Ruth settled in Lawrence, New York where they raised three children.

Eddie used the G.I. Bill to train in commercial refrigeration and heating, working in the trade until retiring from Five Towns Refrigeration in 1998. During nearly thirty years there, he formed lifelong friendships and, until recently, hosted annual barbecues for the "Five Towns Guys" and their families.

Committed to improving his community and workplace, Eddie volunteered with the Meadowmere Park Fire Department for 55 years, serving as Fire Chief and for multiple terms as Fire Commissioner, and was an active member of the Meadowmere Park Civic Association. He also represented his colleagues as a Steamfitters Local 638 union delegate at the United Association General Convention.

Some of Eddie's greatest joys were sitting on his deck overlooking Jamaica Bay with a cigar, traveling the world with Ruth, and spending time with his family.

Eddie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth; his children, Deirdre (Tom), Scott, and Karen; his grandsons, Daniel and Kevin; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Carl, Alice, Astrid, Emil, Peter, and Albert, as well as his nephew, Ron, and niece, Donna.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alzheimer's Association <http://alz.org>, an organization especially meaningful to our family.