Ed was a retired Tow Truck Driver at Buddy's Towing, in Buffalo New York. He passed away suddenly, at Buffalo Mercy Hospital, at the age of 72.
The son of the late Mary Loretta (Cornell) and Henry DuFrane and the loving significant other of Karen Kozlowski.
A devoted father of Edward "JR" (Nancy Brown) DuFrane, Ron "Red" (Gina) DuFrane, Ashley Kozlowski and Janelle Kozlowski and father-in-law of Tammy DuFrane.
He was the loving grandfather of Courtney, Tiffany, Brandon, Edward, Heather, Ronni, Savannah, Andrew and Xandria and fond great grandfather of Aubree Grace.
The former husband of Christine DuFrane and dearest brother of Beverly (Charles) French, Diane (late Joseph) Smith, Henry (Roberta) DuFrane, Edna (Eugene) Massucci and the late Margaret (Donald) Beyer and late Dennis.
Ed was also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.