After a brief illness, Eddie passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Frank (Jeanette). Cherished grandfather of Logan, Brooklyn, Mitchell and the late Braeden.

Growing up during The Great Depression established a solid work ethic and commitment to family that Eddie maintained throughout his life. His grandchildren were always advised to “stay in school, work hard and don’t hang out with deadbeats and freeloaders”.

Eddie’s passion for sports and fitness continued well into his final years. As a youth, he swam and lifted weights at the YMCA with his brothers, travelled to the US with Stan for baseball, and coached his son Frank for many years. Eddie was a proud grandfather as he watched his grandchildren participate in hockey, baseball and gymnastics.

Eddie will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his “Lipka Stories”. Countless stories about his childhood ~ as a young boy working at the Royal Winter Fair to get fresh milk for the family ~ St. Mary’s school ~ his mother and seven siblings - Joe, Stan, Freddie, John, Matt, Stella & Jean ~ winning at “the track” ~ Massey Ferguson and of course, baseball.

His many stories about playing baseball with his brothers in Stanley Park in Toronto are legendary.