Edward R. Ciarcia, 62 of Manchester, beloved husband of Connie (Wassmer) Ciarcia, died Tuesday (February 14, 2006) at his home. Born in New Britain, May 7, 1943, son of the late John and Virginia (Pzynski) Ciarcia, he was a resident of Manchester for the last fifty-five years. Edd proudly served in the US Navy as a submarine sonar technician during the Cuban Missile Crisis and had been employed at the former Southern New England Telephone Company for twenty-eight years. He was involved with numerous veterans groups, enjoyed photography, and was an all-around craftsman and builder.