BIRD, Edward W. Beloved husband of Joy F. Bird (nee Boggs) for 63 years. Loving father of Edward D. (Eileen) Bird, Dr. Stephen (Rose) Bird, Tom (Suzanne) Bird and Henry (Mary) Astudillo. Devoted grandfather of Edward D. (Mindy) Bird Jr., Kelly (Jeremy) Andrasik, Erin Bird, Kasey Bird, Stephen L. Bird, Daniel W. (Lisa) Bird, Holly (John) Bird - Hough, Angela Bird, Sarah Baker, David Whitaker, Nathalie Astudillo, Stephani (Nate) Sorrell, Daniel Astudillo and great grandfather of Carly, Miriam and Ava. Dear brother of Gilbert Bird and Gladys Sunderman. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 90 years of age. Visitation on FRIDAY at St. Antoninus Church, 1500 Linneman Rd., from 9:30 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc, 5211 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227 or to Honor Flight Tri-State, c/o Meyer Funeral Home, 5864 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248. www.bjmeyer.com