Edward J. Furlong, 65, of Niles died Wednesday September 14, 2011 at The Cleveland Clinic.

He was born August 12, 1946 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Vern and Ellen Withers Furlong.

Ed was a 1965 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and employed for 40 years as a boiler operator at Thomas Steel Strip in Warren before retiring in 2006. He was a member of several dart and pool leagues, enjoyed fishing, going to the horseraces with his wife, and coaching Little League and High School Baseball.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Marie Altobelli Furlong whom he married September 23 1967, two sons Edward D. Furlong and his wife Louise of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Steven A. Furlong and his wife Becky of Loudonville, Ohio, a daughter Tracey Lynn Maughan and her husband Daniel of Boardman, three sisters, Darlene Bennett and her husband James of Howland, Dorthy Craig of Warren, and Carolyn DeFalco of Niles, seven grandchildren, Stephanie, Andrew, Danielle, Lauren, Evan, Rachel, and C.J., and his mother-in-law Anna Altobelli.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call Saturday from 9AM to 12PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Funeral Services will be held 12PM Saturday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles with Fr. Larry Frient officiating.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff, doctors, and nurses of The Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit at The Cleveland Clinic for their support and compassion. Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralho