The Martha s Vineyard Times
Edward L. Ciancio, 76, of East Derry, N.H., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Parkland Medical Center after a period of declining health.
He was born Jan. 5, 1945, in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Ed was raised and educated on the Island. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he attended Burdett College and graduated with a degree in accounting. He spent his career working as an accountant for Nim-Cor, Ecco Shoe, and Spirit, among others.
Ed spent the past 36 years living in Derry, where he was actively involved in the local community. He served on the board of trustees for the Taylor Library, the Derry Sonshine Soup Kitchen, and Derry Little League. He coached and was an umpire for Little League for nearly 30 years. He was an avid golfer, and loved to fish. A proud moment for him was winning the 10th annual Martha’s