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Edward J. Zubay, Jr., age 70, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Ed is survived by his mother, Dolores Zubay; sister, Renee (Bob Parker) Fife; nephews: James Fife and Elliott Fife; cousins: Jill Udani, Barbara Turek, Steven Teets, Todd Teets and Christopher Teets; and favorite niece, Remi. Preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Zubay, Sr.; and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, Indiana. Private Cremation.
Ed was a 1973 graduate of George Rogers Clark High School in Hammond, Indiana; then went on to work many years as a Bricklayer. In his retirement he was a pickleball enthusiast and discovered a new social life resulting in many new friendships. To send an online condolence, login to: www.fifefuneralhome.com
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