Edward R. Tullock, Sr.

Edward R. Tullock, Sr., 89, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Cherry Brook Healthcare in Canton, CT. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Anderson) Tullock who passed in August 2003.

Ed was born October 16, 1936, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Michael and Goldie (Lawson) Tullock. He served his country with the U. S. Army from 1956-1958. He was employed by several Boards of Education as a Custodian as well as working for Bob’s Electric in Winsted and numerous area factories until his retirement.

He is survived by four sons, Edward Tullock Jr. (Maribel) of Winsted, CT, Steven Tullock (Kristin) of Harwich, MA, Michael Tullock of Plymouth, CT, Brian Tullock (Marie) Lynchburg, VA; four daughters, Sheryl Gabelmann (Richard) of Winsted, CT, Donna Tullock of Torrington, CT, Deborah Swanson of Torrington, CT, Lisa Tullock of Winsted, CT; one brother, William Tullock of Avon, CT; one sister, Irene Strong (Frank) of Wethersfield, CT; he was predeceased by five siblings: Donald, Fred, Jim, and Ronnie Tullock, and Gertrude Fredrikson; he also leaves nineteen grandchildren, Rachel Decker (Jeremy), Crystal Corriveau (Chris), David Woodruff III (Denise), Amanda Patch (Ryan), Dani Tullock, Megan Popovich (Ben), Rich Aakjar Jr. (Michelle), Joe Tullock, Shayne Tullock (Zoe), Morgan Tullock (Luke), Abby Tullock, Justin, Emily, Riley and Amelia (Millie) Tullock, Ayla Newton, and Braedon, Tegan and Jonas Tullock, seventeen great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Per Ed’s request there will be no calling hours or any type of service or celebration.

In recognizing the profound impact of the past years, Ed’s family has expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Sheryl and Rich Gabelmann. Their unwavering dedication and support during the latter years of Edward’s life were a source of comfort and strength for him and his loved ones. The compassion and selflessness they exhibited have touched the hearts of all who knew Edward, reaffirming the significance of family bonds and the importance of being there for one another in times of need.

If you would like to make a memorial donation to the CHH Center for Cancer Care, 200 Kennedy Drive, Torrington, CT 06790, in his memory, that would be his choice of a charity to support as our mom, his wife, was a patient there in 2003 and received excellent care and treatment for her cancer diagnosis.