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Topic: Ed Bizub, E&E Space Covers (1943-2023)
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Eddie Bizub
Member Posts: 125
From: Kissimmee, FL USA
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 04-23-2023 10:29 PM
   
I just wanted to let all you space collectors know that my dad, Ed Bizub, passed away on April 22. Dad was a collector of space covers and autographs for over 50 years. He started collecting right around the time I was born in early 1967. He amassed quite a collection over the years that I continue to add to to this day. Having the opportunity to purchase a couple of large space collections, dad and I started E & E Space Covers in 1986. It was a very small mail sale business where we would mail out lists of covers for sale a couple of times a year. We always joked that dad was the first E and I was the second E. We were able to put many great covers in collectors' hands and met a large number of great people over the years. I believe our greatest find was being put in contact with the widow of Joe Fitzpatrick who ran Space Craft Covers throughout most of the 1960's. We purchased what Sarah had left from Joe's stock and his personal collection and were able to get out to the collectors many of the extremely rare and special Space Craft Covers. We had a great time selling space covers and meeting so many great collectors. Dad will always be my hero and he will be missed dearly. |
micropooz
Member Posts: 1680
From: Washington, DC, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-24-2023 05:48 AM
E & E was fundamental in shaping this (then) young collector. And Eddie, your Dad was a true gentleman who even invited me to visit his home when I moved to the East Coast. He will definitely be missed... |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 3620
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-24-2023 06:17 AM
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing and my heart goes out to you, Eddie, and family for your loss. Your Dad provided me with a bunch of classic Space Craft Covers that I still have to this day as part of my main U.S. Project Mercury collections. He was always very kind to me in all of our space cover dealings, and as Dennis said, he will certainly be missed in our space cover community family. |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2337
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 04-24-2023 09:23 AM
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Ross
Member Posts: 531
From: Australia
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 04-24-2023 10:17 AM
My condolences to you and Ed's family. I bought several covers from him over the years and also had a number of conversations by email. On occasion I was even able to provide info on recovery ship covers He will be very much missed. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1411
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 04-24-2023 04:48 PM
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Starfighter1
Member Posts: 135
From:
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 04-24-2023 04:57 PM
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thisismills
Member Posts: 493
From: Michigan
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 04-24-2023 11:11 PM
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Pete Sarmiento
Member Posts: 99
From: Fort Washington, MD, USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 04-27-2023 07:08 PM
May he rest in peace. |
SpaceCadet1983
Member Posts: 442
From: Pacific NW, United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 04-27-2023 10:46 PM
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Donbl
Member Posts: 45
From: Frederick, MD
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 04-28-2023 10:15 PM
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MarylandSpace
Member Posts: 1417
From:
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-28-2023 11:10 PM
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