He was a long-time resident of Springfield, VA. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 50 years, Joan. Ed was born to the late John and Mary Tarlosky, of Nemacolin, PA. He is predeceased by four siblings, Robert, Helen, Martin and Vincent. He is survived by his brother, Rudolph and many nieces, nephews, and cousins from Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Ed served active duty in the United States Army during the Korean War, from 1951 to 1953, and then served in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1959. Ed was a stellar high school athlete and an outstanding left-handed pitcher. He had many offers for tryouts from several Major League Baseball teams, but he decided his service in the US Army was far more important.

After his service in the U.S. Army, he took advantage of the VA Bill and attended Waynesburg College where he received his BA degree in Education. He began his teaching career in the Fairfax County Public Schools system and was the varsity baseball coach at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, VA.

During the early 70s, he led the Lancers baseball team to several championships, with some saying his teams were the Northern Virginia high school equivalent of the Yankees. He retired from teaching with over 30 years of service. Throughout his teaching and coaching career, he touched the lives of many students, several of whom have gone on to be today's leaders. Also, during his teaching years and into his retirement, Ed was a member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge and participated in several community and charitable projects.

He was also an avid golfer, even making a Hole in One. He spent several years of his retirement as a marshal at Greendale Golf Course in Alexandria, VA. While at Greendale, he became well known for encouraging the golfers to "pick up their pace". Ed and his beloved wife, Joan were active members in their church, Westwood Baptist, and enjoyed volunteering their time and resources. Ed and his Joan were also avid travelers after their retirements, visiting many destinations and especially loved their trips to Europe.
 

A memorial service was held at Greenspring Village Chapel in Springfield, VA on December 8, 2018.  A private burial was held in Greensboro, NC at a later date.