Edward Kardys

East Lyme — Edward “Ned” Kardys, 62, of Niantic passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 7, 1956, in New London the son of the late Joseph A. and Dorthea Sweeney Kardys. He married the former Carol Vara on Sept. 29, 2012, at the Niantic Community Church, Niantic.

Ned graduated from Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton and received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. He later received his master’s degree from Columbia University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Connecticut. Ned’s passion was art, and he was a well renowned artist in our area.

His passions were artistry, photography, painting, gardening, travel, boating and his love of birds. He was a member of the Niantic Community Church, Mystic Art Association and Old Lyme Art Association.

Besides his wife, Carol, he is survived by his brother, Gary Kardys of North Greenbush, N.Y.; and his sister Jan Kardays of Redding; two sisters-in-law, Emma Gennaro of Andover, Mass., and Patricia Vara Appleby of Melrose Mass.; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic.

Kindly omit flowers. Donations in Ned’s memory may be made to the Niantic Community Church.

Please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the family.