Edward F. White

Edward F. (Ed) White, 92, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Hudson, New York, on November 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Anthony and Julia (Papp) White of Hudson. Ed graduated from Hudson High School in 1950 and went on to study at the College of Forestry at Syracuse University, earning his degree in Forestry in 1954. While at Syracuse, he was a student athlete, playing as the starting goalie for the lacrosse team for four years. A lifelong boating enthusiast, Ed owned several boats over the years and was a proud member of the Hudson Power Boat Club. He was also an active member of Kiwanis, a respected international service organization. In 1955, Ed was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Fort Dix, where he served as a radio operator, and later deployed for thirteen months to the U.S. Thule Air Force Base (now Pituffik Space Force Base) in Greenland. Before leaving for Greenland, Ed met the love of his life, Pam, his first and only girlfriend, at his best friend’s wedding. They married during a weekend pass from his service, and their marriage lasted 60 wonderful years until Pam’s passing in 2016. Upon returning home, Ed planted roots in Hudson with his wife and built the family home in 1963. He began his career as a Forester with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in the Catskill office, where he worked until his retirement in 1991. During his career, Ed became a Regional Forester, overseeing multiple New York counties during the final 15 years of his tenure. In addition to his forestry career, Ed worked part-time in security at Columbia-Greene Community College for 35 years, starting in 1980. Ed loved the outdoors, he was an avid fisherman and hunter in his younger years and later became passionate about cycling and long-distance running. He could often be seen running in all weather conditions, year-round. He cherished his time spent on the island of St. Maarten, where he and his family vacationed often, as well as at their beloved family cabin on Prospect Lake. His greatest joy, however, was simply being wherever his family was. Ed was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Palmina (Polidor) White, and his brother, Dr. Thomas White. He is survived by his daughter Pamela (Charles) Ward of Valatie, son Edward F. (Patricia) White of Guilderland, his whole world, his only grandson, Chase Ward of Valatie. Ed also leaves behind Michael A. Ferrari who was like a son to him. Calling hours will be Thursday June 5, 2025 from (11-1PM ) at the Sacco Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 at the funeral home with Fr. Winston Bath officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Cedar Park Cemetery.

Edward F. White

November 17, 1932 - June 2, 2025