Edward William Kreitler, age 84, of Shelton passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in East Port Chester, New York he was the son of the late William and Ellen Griffiths Kreitler. Edward was a graduate of Stratford High School class of 1948. He entered the US Navy and was honorably discharge as an Engineman Third Class after proudly serving in the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. LST 758. He join the Stratford Fire Department and retired after 23 years. Edward was an avid gardener and loved hunting and fishing with his son Billy. He loved nature and working with his hands by enjoying woodworking and decoy carving. He was a member of the U.S.S. LST 758 Association. Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Annette Charest Kreitler, a son, William Kreitler and his partner, Karen Sorrentino of Milford, three daughters; Aimee Douvris and her husband Dr. John Douvris of Stewartsville, NJ, Laurie Mastrone of Trumbull and Aileen Kreitler of Seymour, a sister, Jane McClehanan of Truckee, CA. eight grandchildren, Katerina, Nikolas and Sofia Douvris, Amelia and Abigail Mastrone, Christopher Lampart and his wife Chelsea, Patrick and Kirsten Lampart and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lynn Ellen Kreitler and his brother Thomas Kreitler. The family would like to thank Dr. John Farens and the CT Hospice, Shelton Chapter for their unwavering love and compassionate care during Edward's illness. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening June 6, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home following visitation with the Rev. Jack R. Whritenour, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Shelton, officiating. Immediately after the celebration service, Edward will receive a military funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and presenting the United States burial flag and the playing of Taps. Interment will be held privately in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those who desire may make contributions in his memory to Smile Train at smiletrain.org or to Heifer International at heifer.org.