Edward Colligan died on Saturday, August 9, at his home in Vineyard Haven.

He is survived by his wife Lillian Colligan and his son Tom Colligan.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Avenue of Flags Fund, American Legion Post #257, P.O. Box 257, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.

His funeral service in September is pending, and a complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Gazette.