Dear Friends and Customers of Ed Anselmo: It is with my deepest regret that I must inform you of Ed's death this weekend while on a ski vacation in Colorado. Ed had arrived in Denver at noon on Saturday, had driven to Steamboat Springs, and had hit the slopes around 2:00 with the wife of one of his several friends who were attending a convention (of Doctors) there. They skied until 4:00 and then he hooked up with his friends. They were about to buy lift tickets for the week of skiing they had planned when Ed realized he'd left his credit card in the hotel room. His friends waited at the ticket booth for him to return and, after a long wait, called the hospital in desperation. Ed *was* at the hospital as he had collapsed in the parking lot of the hotel either on his way to or from his room. Prolonged efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccesful. Subsequent investigation indicated that his major arteries were severely clogged and that the combination of altitude change and exertion were enough to trigger the attack. Ed joined the NEARNET project in August of 1992. In the short time he was here, he became friend and mentor to all. Professionally, he was outstanding. His services where sought after by customers and BBNers alike. Socially, he was just as outstanding. He was never without a smile. A pleasant word, a funny story, and genuine concern for others were his trademark. I know I can speak for everyone who knew Ed that we will miss him immensely. He was an exceptional individual, co-worker, and friend. A copy of Ed's obituary is attached below. A service in Belmont, MA where Ed lived is planned in a few weeks. Mail to anselmo=service@nic.near.net to be put on the list to receive information about the time & place and to anselmo=notes@nic.near.net if you have any remembrances you'd like to pass along to Ed's family or to us here. The work that Ed was involved in for NEARNET and other BBN customers will be reassigned to others in the team here. Please contact me if you were in the middle of anything with Ed that needs to be handled. Sorry for the bad news, Dan Long Manager, Technical Services NEARNET BBN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appearing today in the Ann Arbor News: Anselmo, Edward G. Belmont, MA formerly of Lansing Age 34, died March 12, 1994 in Steamboat Springs, CO. Born April 25, 1959 in Lansing. Mr. Anselmo graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1977 where he was a National Merit Scholar. He was a graduate of U. of Michigan in Ann Arbor and was a Systems Analyst at U. of M. Medical Center and later at Yale University. He was employed with BBN Systems and Technologies, Cambridge, MA as a Senior Network Analyst. His hobbies include skiing, biking and tennis. Surviving are his parents, Ricardo and Fe Anselmo of Lansing; 3 sisters, Feliccia (Tim) Ryan of Royal Oak, Patricia (Greg) Sovitch of Canton, MI and Stella (Mike) Boldrick of Toledo, OH; beloved nephew and God Son, Nathan Edward Sovitch of Canton; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 19, 10:00AM at the Church of the Resurrection, 1531 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing with The Reverands William Koenigsknect and Francis Martin, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 East Grand River, East Lansing, MI 48823 where the family will receive friends Thursday and Friday from 3-5 and 7-9PM. A Vigil Service will be prayed both Thursday and Friday at 7PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Foundation or to the National Wildlife Federation in memory of Mr. Anselmo. [These may be sent to Gorsline-Runciman for forwarding to these organizations, if you like.] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------