In Memoriam Ed DeRienze passes

Edward DeRienze, 91, 25 Year Employee of Curtis Publishing Co.

Edward DeRienze, 91, of Media, PA, passed away December 15, 2010. Born in Philadelphia, Ed attended Olney High School. He worked in the Bindery and Printing Depts. of Curtis Publishing Co. for 25 years, where he helped publish the Saturday Evening Post and Ladies Home Journal. Later he was a draftsman at the General Electric Switchgear Dept. in Philadelphia, and a designer with Allen-Sherman-Hoff in Malvern, PA. He joined the US Army in 1940, serving in the 94th Chemical Mortar Battalion. He was stationed in San Diego, CA, with a barrage balloon unit, and served as an armorer in Europe during the Battle of the Bulge, attaining the rank of Corporal. Ed was an avid sportsman and conservationist throughout his life. He was president of the Delaware County Field & Stream Association in the 1970's and editor of their Club News for 35 years. He helped build the field archery range in the 1960's, and advocated the creation of their air rifle range, where he was the Rangemaster for the last 15 years. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and qualified at the expert level with rifle and pistol. He enjoyed playing the mandolin and guitar, and was known for repairing air rifles and pistols of all types. He was a fisherman for many years, and a member of the Outdoor Writers Association. He published reviews and how-to articles in several magazines, and did the photography for books on archery and canoeing. His beloved wife Hedy pre-deceased him in 2001. Survivors: 2 sons Bruce DeRienze of Amherst, NH and Eric DeRienze of Dennisville, NJ; 2 grandsons Brian DeRienze of Leominster, MA and Douglas DeRienze of Manchester, NH; 3 great-grandchildren Megan, Maxwell and Alice; 1 sister Gladyce Rosania of Philadelpha, PA Visitation: Memorial Gathering for family and friends will be held Monday, December 20, 2010 6 to 8 PM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rt 352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Condolences to www.msbfh.com

I am writing this about one of the most dedicated and caring people I ever met, Mr. Ed DeRienze. Ed was one of our founding fathers of the Delaware County Field & Stream Association. Our club was chartered in 1939. Since that time, Ed dedicated most of his life to the club. Being a club member myself for 53 years, I learned a lot about Ed and how much he cared for the club. His dedication to the club and in his writings about all the things the club has participated in over the last 60 plus years will kept at the club as a reminder of all good things past. He was a leader in many conservation efforts. Not only at the club but also throughout the county. He was an Army veteran and proud of it. Ed participated in everything the club, including fly tying, fishing, both fresh and salt water, taking care of the environment, that included stream cleanups, to the making of birdhouses. He participated in events and shoots on all the clubs ranges. In the old days, he made his own bow and arrows. Ed was the club's newspaper editor for 35 years, and the club photographer for many years. He was a past president, and at the time of his passing, he was a club Steward and range officer at the air gun range, that he originated. He enjoyed giving instructions to the junior members and the many troops of Boy Scouts that frequent our ranges. He was an active member of the old-timers league. To speak of his many accomplishments would take up many pages and still would not do him justice. He was one-of-a-kind. He will be missed but not forgotten by many of us have had the privilege of knowing him.

Bud Feindt

A TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN AND SHINING LIGHT AMONG US

Ed DeRienze was a friend to all and mentor to all that would learn.

Considering his many accomplishments Ed was humble, but very strong.

Ed was loyal to his friends and supportive of anyone that needed help.

Ed would stand up for what he believed to be right, but was never insulting.

Ed gave a great deal to His Country, His Friends, His Community, and His Club without asking for anything in return. He did a great deal for our club and the members in general. I could go on with specifics, but that would take many pages and now is not the time for that.

Let it be known that ED De Rienze is one of the most Loved and Respected among us. It is My Prayer that he Knew that !

Ed WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW and Loved HIM

Robert E Bowles

1stVP, DCF&S

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Delaware County Field & Stream Association, 2009