Edward Deas

Edward C. Deas passed away peacefully on Thursday September 10 at the age of 95. Edward was born on August 3, 1931 in Queens, New York and spent most of his life living on Long Island before retiring to Florida in 1989.

For most of his life, Edward worked for the New York Racing Association, as an exercise rider and he groomed horses in the afternoons as a White Cap. His passion for working with horses was more than a career, it was a part of his everyday life, remaining active with thoroughbred horses well into his 90’s. After retiring from NYRA he continued working for another 25 years at Gulfstream Park until earlier this year.

Edward was an Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force serving four years during the Korean War.

Edward was an avid golfer, extremely outgoing, and a sports enthusiast who loved watching football and golf with his family.

Edward was predeceased by his wife, Sandra, to whom he was married for over 60 years. He is survived by his daughters Doreen Casagrande and Jacklyn Deas, his four grandchildren, Adriana, Francis, Olivia and Nicholas, as well as his three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on September 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home, 371 NW 138th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33325.

Internment will take place at the South Florida National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m., at 6501 S State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449.