Bridgewater - Edward A Rhilinger, 81, a resident of Bridgewater for the past 7 years, died Saturday evening at Brockton Hospital, after a short illness. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Vonda (Hersch) Rhilinger.
Born on February 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Thomas) Rhilinger. He was raised in Dorchester and graduated from BC High in 1944. He worked for Gillette Razor Company when he was young. He had an interior decorating company with his brother-in-law, the late Joe Maycock. He and his wife, Vonda, managed a multi unit condo in Boston for years. He loved to cook and his passion was singing. He sang at Jordan Hall in Boston when he was a young man. You could find him singing at the Ritz of Boston many nights.Since moving to Bridgewater, Ed, could be found each day at Tony's Cantina, sitting in his favorite seat.
He was a loving father to Patti Spacone and her husband Kenny of Bridgewater, Kathleen (Pinkie) Demasi, of Athol, Edward A Rhilinger, Jr. of Bridgewater, Barbara Deacon of Weymouth and the late Rita Stiles. Grandpa to Kenny Jr.,and Rita Ann of Bridgewater and the late Dawn Spacone. Great Grandpa to Jessica, Joshua Pagels and Cruz Anthony. He was also the grandfather and great grandfather to many.
He was the brother of Richard of Florence Arizona, and his youngest sibling Sister Anne Francis SND of Worcester, and the late Joseph, Robert, John, Charles and James (Ted), and Gerard Rhilinger.
A funeral service will be held on Fri. Dec. 12 at 11:00 am at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. , Bridgewater. Visitation Thurs. from 4-8. Burial private.