Brophy, Edward F. Sr. –Of North Reading formerly of Melrose, September 30. Beloved husband of Pamela (Downey) Brophy. Son of Roger and Phyllis Brophy. Loving father of Jennifer Fowler and her husband Sonny of Somerville, Heather Brophy and her partner Michael Muise of Peabody and Edward Jr. Brophy and his fiancé Nina Bernat of Stoneham. Brother of Deborah Barzelay of Holbrook, Brenda Surette of Saugus and Roger Brophy of Oklahoma. Adored grandfather of Hailey, Sonny Jr., Nino, Dante, Michaela, Madison and Michael Jr. Edward also leaves behind his nephew and three nieces. Relatives and friends may visit at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte.28) NORTH READING, at Reading line on Saturday October 11 from 10am-12pm. At the request of the family interment will be private. Donations may be made in Edward's name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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