Edward S. Saniuk, 72, previously of Plympton, Massachusetts passed away on February 17, 2026 Born on July 23, 1953, Ed grew up in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. He graduated from English High School in Boston and soon after answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Navy. Ed served aboard the minesweeper USS Dash along the eastern seaboard and received the National Defense Service Award for his service. He was honorably discharged and returned home.
After his military service, Ed worked as a diesel mechanic for Conrail, a federally created railroad established in 1976 to rescue failing rail lines in the northeastern United States. On February 20,1980, Ed was appointed to the Boston Fire Department, Badge 946. He spent most of his distinguished career serving the Jamaica Plain community with Engine 28 and Ladder 10. On May 29,2007, Ed earned the Distinguished Service Award for putting his own life at risk to rescue 3 citizens from the waters of Jamaica Pond - an act of bravery that reflected his lifelong commitment to helping others.
Ed is survived by his wife, Michele; his son, Edward C.; and his stepson, James Mihos and his wife Michelle. He is also survived by his brother, Christopher P. Saniuk and his wife Julianne, and their son Christopher E.; his sister, Rosemarie Saniuk Murphy and her husband, Robert, and their son, Patrick and his wife Riki, and their daughter, Marion; and his sister Stephanie M. Saniuk, her partner Robert Seibold, and her sons Eric and Cole Megna. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward T. Saniuk and Eugenia Fidrocki Saniuk.
Ed was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and all types of fishing. In the fall, he, his father. and his brother traveled to upstate New York for salmon fishing. Winters were spent ice fishing, especially enjoying the annual tournament on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire with family and friends. During the summer months, Ed took pride in captaining his own boat out of Green Harbor, heading into the Atlantic with his son, family, and friends - often joking on the ride back about "the Westerlies" the afternoon winds that stirred up the sea.
Ed will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, especially for his tradition of singing "Happy Holidays" upon arriving at Christmastime gatherings.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date.