Remembering Edward S. Margavich

Remembering Edward S. Margavich

September 11, 1944 — August 15, 2025

Bristol

Edward S. Margavich passed away suddenly on Friday, August 15, 2025, after succumbing to his Line of Duty injuries sustained during the performance of his duties while operating on Box 11-36 on August 8, 2025 in Croydon. He was 80 years old.

Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, son of the late Edward and Jeanne Margavich, he has been a Bristol resident for most of his life. Ed was employed as a Truck Driver at James D. Morrissey and later at DePaul Trucking. He enjoyed hunting and walking his dog, Tilly.

Ed was a former Fire Chief, and current Captain of Fire Police for the Third District Volunteer Fire Company, and in September would have celebrated 65 dedicated years of service to the organization. Ed was a member of the Bristol Township Fire Police Association and a Life Member of both the Third District Volunteer Fire Company and the Goodwill Hose Company #3. He was also a Life Member of the following organizations: The Bucks County Fire Police Association, The Bucks County Fireman's Association and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1169.

Ed's sudden passing has deeply affected the Third District Volunteer Fire Company and the broader fire service community in Bucks County. He was respected for his wisdom and valued presence at meetings, and his absence will be keenly felt by all.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Trudy (nee Jeffries) Margavich; his brother-in-law, Howard McGoldrick; his nephew, Howard E. McGoldrick and his wife, Rose; his nieces, Pamela McGoldrick and Victoria Lawson; and his great-niece, Taylor Rizzo. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elizabeth McGoldrick and Jane Lawson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 9:00am until 12:30pm, followed by his Funeral Service at 12:30pm, at Harry S. Truman High School, 3001 Green Lane, Levittown. Interment will follow at Bristol Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed's name may be made to the Third District Fire Company, 1141 Harrison Street, Bristol, PA 19007. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wade Funeral Home, Bristol Borough.

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