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Capt. Edward "Eddie" Royko

Denver, NC
July 8, 1961 - April 9, 2026
Jul 8, 1961 - Apr 9, 2026
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Piedmont classmates reunited …
2024, Paris, France
Piedmont classmates reunited for anight on the town! — with Bruce, Eddie, John & Gary
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I remember when Eddie and my mom flew together back in the day and we all moved to Denver before Denver was on the map. From swim team to VBS, the Roykos were always the go-to family. And what a beautiful family Eddie and Teresa raised! We’ve kept up with one another. I’m so saddened by this. Sending many many prayers!
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What a sweet man and wonderful pilot!!  It was always a pleasure to fly with him. Precious human!
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— with Eddie Royko
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Eddie made you feel like you were in the story. You could see it in his eyes. Such an inspiring person that never gave up no matter what life dealt him. His love for his wife and family immeasurable. RIP dear friend. Life well done.
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My condolences to you and the boys. Great memories of playing softball for the speed birds! All those projects we did on both our lake houses. Boat party’s and hanging out on the lake. Sorry I can’t make the service my daughter’s wedding is that weekend in Barcelona. Thoughts and prayers to you and your families. 🥰 scott and Amy 
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Eddie was like a big brother to me for 45 years. So many memories to cherish. Bowling league, flag football team, classic cars. We shared a love for the Miami Dolphins through thick and thin. I will miss him dearly. 
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Deepest sympathies to the family on the loss of this larger than life man. 

Blue skies and tailwinds my friend

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2025, Lincolnton, NC, USA
Your family holds a special place in my heart and was such a staple piece of my teenage years— I’m so grateful Alex was able to meet Eddie at our wedding shower last year. I’ll always cherish that conversation. We love y’all, 222 forever.
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Jim Clements
April 14, 2026, 10:36 a.m. EDT
30, Denver, NC, USA parts
Eddie was just an amazing friend for many years . He helped me through some difficult times and he was always there being a good friend. We met flying, he was right seat and I was in the back of the airplane. Found out we were neighbors and hung out quite a bit. He helped me with my house when I was rebuilding it . Eddie ,being in the home inspector(while on reserve),  I always had to “go to guy” to ask questions . wakeboarding hanging out everything about him, and his family are always good fun and now good memories. He would talk so highly of Teresa and their amazing young men . A very proud father ! I hate that we can’t give each other shit about the Mets/Braves and the Fins/ Falcons . He will be missed !!💔😢
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Saddened to learn of Eddie’s passing. We met many years ago through his neighbors, the Horne’s, who were mutual friends. Later Eddie and I ended up flying together at the airline. Always the gentleman and an excellent pilot as well. Fair skies on your final trip west my friend!  Tom Primm
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Eddie's spot in our FRAMILY could never be replaced. We'll miss him every day. He brought joy and laughter to our lives and we were so lucky to have shared so many great times with him. This one hurts💔
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