Edward Velie II, 75, a twenty-year resident of Columbia County and former Hyde Park resident, died peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Born November 14, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Edward C. and Rosalie Anson Velie. Ed was co-owner of the former A-1 Electric in Poughkeepsie. Mr. Velie enjoyed his trips to the casino, playing golf, and dancing. He also was an avid NY Giants fan and he loved to sing karaoke with his sister-in-law, Marcie. On March 17, 1978, in Poughkeepsie, he married the former Kathleen Child. Mrs. Velie survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Mandy Coon and husband, Vern, of Red Hook; daughter, Lisa Hagadorn, and husband, Jason, of Clermont; son, Rob Hosier, and fiancée, Jen Swenson, of Poughkeepsie; six grandchildren, Austin Hosier, Marisa Hayes, Travis Coon and fiancée, Megan Kosier, Kayla Coon, Kaycee Hayes, and Ashleigh Hagadorn; and three great-grandchildren, Emmett, Ella, and Laken. He is also survived by his "fur baby", Jasper (his beloved Shih Tzu); mother-in-law, Dorothy Child, of Red Hook; and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Carole Fuller; father-in-law, Stanley Child; and his Cairn Terrier, Daisy. The Velie family would like to thank the nursing staff at Northern Dutchess Hospital, and the caregivers with Columbia / Greene Hospice for taking such loving care of Ed in his final days. There will be no calling hours. In keeping with Ed's wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services and burial of his ashes will be at 11 AM, Friday, April 15th at The Livingston Cemetery, Church Road, Town of Livingston, Columbia County, NY. Ed's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Hudson Valley Chapter, 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.alz.org), or, The Community Hospice, 310 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. (www.communityhospice.org) Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Ed's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.