Edward Joseph Bartkowiak passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 13, 2026. The loving husband of 36 years to the late Phyllis "Snooks" (nee Canastraro), devoted step-father to Paul Perry, Jr. (Darla), cherished Papa to Paul "PJ" Perry, Tiffany (Mason) Kendrick, Joseph Perry, Kimberly Perry and Stephanie Perry, and dearest cousin of Geraldine (Norbert) Zilka.

A memorial service honoring Edward, followed immediately by a time of repast, will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Calvary Heights Baptist Church, 981 Bowen Road, Elma, NY 14059 @7:00pm. Family and friends are all welcomed to attend.