QUEENSBURY --- Edward "Safety" J. Breeyear, 51, of Queensbury, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 unexpectedly.

Born in Glens Falls, NY on April 1, 1968, he was the son of Edward F. and Shirley (Rouse) Breeyear.

After high school, Ed joined the United States Army serving from 1986-1989. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed with N.E.S Global working as a safety coordinator in various places. Ed always said, "Sacrifice for Success".

He was a member of the American Legion Post 574 as well as Knights of Columbus.

On May 29 ^th , 2017 he married Lisa A. (LeRoux) in Elgin, Illinois. Together they have spent their years traveling, vacationing, and enjoying quality time together.

Ed treasured his time at home when he was not away for work.

He was a hardcore heavy metal fan with his favorites being Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde. He loved playing electric guitars and had a large collection. His influences included Led Zeppelin, Randy Rhodes and others.

Being an April Fools baby, Ed embraced a jokester life, living every day for the next prank or wise crack.

Ed was predeceased by both his maternal and paternal grandparents as well as his uncle, Bruce Inglee.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Lisa Breeyear; his two step children, Katlyn and Ryan Rajeski; his parents, Edward F. and Shirley (Rouse) Breeyear; two sisters, Deborah (Hashim) Hamdani and Margaret (William) Hamilton; his aunts, Deborah Breeyear and Elisabeth Inglee; uncles include William F. (Claudia) Breeyear and Timothy (Nancy) Breeyear both of Hudson Falls, Joseph (Nancy) Rouse and Charles Rouse both of Cambridge; his father and mother-in-law, Tom and Pat Leroux of Queensbury; nieces, Amira and Gabriel Hamdani and Amanda Hamilton; a nephew, Matthew Hamilton; along with several cousins.

Calling hours will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Baker Funeral Home with the Rev. Janet Dunn officiating.

A graveside service with military honors will follow at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.