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Edward Albert Hruza, Ph.D., 74, of McGaheysville, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Hruza was born on Feb. 22, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., and was a son of the late Albert and Ann Elizabeth Findor Hruza.
Ed served in the U.S. Army during the 1960s in the Special Forces. He had a Ph.D. in statistics and psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He authored numerous publications. Mr. Hruza was a black belt in karate and taught self-defense and concealed weapons classes. He specialized in security analysis and was a licensed private investigator. Ed was an avid reader of science fiction and history and enjoyed gardening. Ed valued his participation in RODEOS, a twice-weekly gathering of close friends.
In July of 1975, he married Alice Philbin, who survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Hruza is survived by a sister, Roberta Ann Colilla and husband, William, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; and two nieces, Ann and Laura Colilla.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Ed's life on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Philbin-Hruza residence from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Burial will be held privately and at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.kygers.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
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