Edward Augustus Tornetta

Edward “Ed” “Kunkle”” Fast Eddie” Augustus Tornetta, 85, of Pennsburg, PA, passed away on June 19, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital Quakertown Campus. Born in Quakertown, PA, Ed was the son of the late Augustus Tornetta and the late Evelyn (Frey) Tornetta. 

Ed grew up in Sellersville and graduated from Pennridge High School in 1956. After High School, Ed proudly served his country and joined the United States National Guard. After his time in the National Guard, Ed went on to work at French’s Mustard for 23 years and later went on to work at Grandview Hospital for 22 years, where he eventually retired from. Ed’s passion for life extended well beyond his professional endeavors, in his free time, Ed enjoyed fishing, taking care of his birds and cats, tending to his extensive gardens, decorating for the holidays, and watching the Phillies and Eagles. He made an enormous impact in every life he touched. Ed loved his family deeply and cherished the time spent with them above all else. 

Ed will be dearly missed by his children, Edward Tornetta (Mary) and Charles Tornetta (Michele); his grandchildren, Danielle, Zach, Paige, and Brynn; his great-grandson, Jace, his nieces and nephews, Melissa Riley; Chris Riley (Emily) and their children Connor and Luke, Terri Hudak (Chris) and their children Catie and Jackson; his former spouse, Dorothy Kasper; and his feline companion, Peanut. Ed is predeceased by his sister, Kathy Riley, and his nephews, Scott Riley and Joseph Borkovich. 

All are invited to visit with Ed’s family on Wednesday, July 10th, from 11:00AM ~ 12:00PM, located at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. (215-536-3343) A memorial service will begin at 12:00PM followed by a graveside service located at Quakertown Union Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory instead of flowers if you so choose may be made to www.ittybittykittypa.org or to the Audubon Society.

To view his online obituary, please visit www.nauglefcs.com.