Edward ("Ed") J. Gutierres, 74, of Cumberland, RI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Iarocci) Gutierres. They shared 48 years of marriage together.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Lopes) Gutierres. He was predeceased by his brother Alfred (Archie) Gutierres Jr. and sister Carolyn Suzedelis.

After graduating from Hope High School, Ed served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He went on to study business at C.C.R.I. and Johnson and Wales University. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for almost 35 years until his retirement in 2006. In his spare time, you could find Ed playing golf at a local course or fishing.

Edward always said that his family was what brought him the most joy in life. Besides his wife Karen, he is survived by his three children: Jason Gutierres of Truth or Consequences, NM, Jered Gutierres and his partner Erin Freeman of Bellingham, MA, and Julie (Gutierres) Desaulniers and her husband Matthew Desaulniers of Burrillville, RI, and two grandchildren, Madyson Gutierres and Lucas Desaulniers. He also leaves behind his sister, Debra (Gutierres) Marks and her husband Frank Marks of Chepachet, RI, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian burial at St. Joan of Arc Church,3357 Mendon Road, in Cumberland, RI on Monday June 13, 2022, at 11 am.

Ed will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery, with Military Honors, in Cumberland, RI immediately following. Visiting hours have been respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be in Ed's memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087