Edward J. Boston

EDWARD JOHN BOSTON, son of the late John and Rosie Boston, was born January 26, 1944 in Baltimore, MD. Edward was blessed into the eternal rest on February 17, 2016 after a lengthy illness.

He received his education through the Baltimore City Public School System. Proceeding his education he became an interior painter for over 30 years, later retiring in 2000.

Edward was a very hardworking man. He had a deep passion for love and strengthening the tides of family (Boston-Vinson). He was very family oriented and always willing to help all who was in need. He made numerous friends wherever he went and surrounded his self around his family and all of those he kept closest to his heart. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.

Through the union with the late Elizabeth Vinson, they conceived their one and only precious daughter, the belated Mary M. Boston. Also preceding him in death is the late Johnny J. Boston, Ivonne Brooks-Boston, Dorothy Boston, Irene Boston and Mary Knox-Boston.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories; his role model and idol elder brother John J. Boston, sisters; tender-caring, Louis Dudley-Boston and compassionate and affectionate, Mildred Mathews-Boston. Seven grandchildren; Natisha Mckoy, David Brown, Chilethia Joyner, Tankea Joyner, Dominique Joyner, Willie Joyner, and Raquan Jones; one grandson-in-law, Terrill Mckoy; nine great grandchildren, Tajuanisha, Saliyah, Damontay, Shai, Breon, Ka'Mary, Zyaiah-Terrill, David Jr. and soon to be born Ailani and a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews as well as cousins and friends that will cherish his memory forever and ever.