We know that when Ed passed on June 29, 2024, we suffered an overwhelming loss. His dynamic presence, cut short way too soon, must be honored and remembered. 

Ed Cicchi, the warden, teacher, coach, athlete, fan, friend, partner, husband, father, grandfather will be immortalized through this scholarship fund.

Last September we gathered kind, generous, talented people from Ed’s life and asked for help to set up a scholarship in his memory. After a year’s planning we are now a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. This charity will be awarding scholarships to graduating students from South River High School who’ve participated in sports he coached; wrestling, softball, football, and the Spirit Award winners, which he was honored to be named his senior year.

This past June we awarded 6 scholarships to graduates in the Class of 2025. Moving forward, we are focused on raising the funding needed to continue these scholarships for many years to come. Your help is key to this project. Your outpouring of love for Ed fuels our efforts to make this scholarship possible.