Edward P Wells, a lifelong resident of Woburn, passed away peacefully, December 20, 2020, at the Aberjona Nursing Home in Winchester. He was 91. Edward was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Filippone) Wells. Born in Woburn he was one of eight children of the late Martin and Bertha (Swymer) Wells.
Edward worked at General Electric for over 30 years, retiring as a foreman at the General Electric Service in Medford. Prior to his foreman position, he was a specialized winder which took him to all corners of the world including Europe, the Middle East, Saudi Aribia, Iraq and Kenya. He joined the United States Army leaving high school and honorably served for 6 years, spending time in Europe during the Korean War. He earned his GED from the Army. After leaving the military, one day he went to a dance with a friend in Boston. There, he met and subsequently married his loving wife Filomena (Phyllis). They have been married for 65 years.
Edward went on to be a VFW Commander in Woburn. He was the founder of the AA Woburn Chapter; of which he was very proud of. As a devoted father, He was always attending school and sporting events of his children when he could. Once he retired, he was able to spend more time at his grandchildren`s events, even earning title of Super fan from the high school tennis team. He was an avid reader and stored most of his book stash in the trunk of his car. He said you were never alone if you had a book. He picked up other interests during his retirement including collecting coins and photography. He would often share his coins with family and friends. He also took time to build his computer skills which led to trading stocks. Edward loved to frequent Fannie`s Diner and later the Swanton Street diner. He met his friends for breakfast many times during the week discussing current affairs and solving problems of the world; an activity he truly enjoyed. He was a man of great faith and a loyal friend. He would see the good in people and would always give people the benefit of the doubt. He made friends easily. An example, he once met a man on a park bench in Boston. They soon became good friends even travelling together to Israel to make final arrangements for the gentleman`s` wife. He was loved by many and his family will miss him dearly.
In addition to his beloved wife Phyllis, Edward is survived by his children; Ernie Wells and his wife Carolyn of Woburn, Elizabeth Wells Gianino and her husband Gary Gianino of Burlington. He was the loving grandfather of Brittany E. Abate, Meredith A. Masse, Gary E. Gianino, Joseph M. Gianino, and Catherine W. Gilpin. Loving great grandfather of Charlie E. Abate and Lucca M. Gianino. Brother of the late Helen Hawkins, Joseph Wells, Margaret Brogna, Jack Wells, George Wells, Dottie Cashell and Mary Castine.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass that will be celebrated in St. Anthony Church, 851 Main Street, Woburn, Wednesday, December 23rd, at 10:30 AM. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. All attending must wear a face covering and adhere to social distancing protocols. Arrangements by the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Service of Woburn.