Edward Stephen Palinkas, 42 of Uxbridge, MA died suddenly July 28,2021.

Eddie was an incredibly talented and respected stone mason. He had a huge personality and voice with an infectious laugh. More than anything he loved to fish and be outdoors. He was an animal lover of all kinds and had a gentle heart. He loved his NE Sports teams especially the Patriots. He was a skilled dart player and played on many MA leagues.

Ed grew up and went to Burrillville, RI schools and then as an adult lived in Hopkinton, and Uxbridge, MA and Burrillville, RI.

Ed is survived by his mother, Karen Palinkas of Southbridge, MA, father Stephen Palinkas and his wife Camellia of Uxbridge, MA, sister Jennifer and her husband William Merchant of Florida and RI, sister Nichole Palinkas of RI, his adored nephews, Jacob, Tyler, Gunner and Sloane Merchant all of RI, paternal grandmother, Mary Grega of Hopkinton, MA, and many dear aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Mary Lou and Edward Guy, paternal grandfather John Palinkas, uncles Stephen Guy and John Palinkas, cousin Joe Palinkas and his step-son Alex Dion.

Services are private and under the direction of the Matarese Funeral Home in Ashland, MA. www.mataresefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers donations in Ed's name may be made to Keeping Kids Fishing 37B Meeting Street Coventry, RI  02816 , please list Ed Palinkas in memo.