Community Features

Edmonds legend Ed Aliverti, 76, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Easy Ed, as his friends knew him, had a long history of achievement and service to the Edmonds community.

After graduating from Washington State University, he began his career in the field of education in 1955 as choir director at Edmonds High School.

His choirs were soon recognized as outstanding. He went on to become the choir director and counselor at Mountlake Terrace High when that school opened in 1960. 

In 1971 he was part of a team of educators in place for the opening of Lynnwood High School. After leaving the Edmonds School District in 1977, he went on to work in public relations and, eventually, in a number of roles at Edmonds Community College.

Ed Aliverti was an important community figure over many decades through his work as a volunteer with charitable organizations, music productions and civic groups. 

Beyond his local involvements, Ed was known internationally as the voice of wrestling, having announced at six Olympic Games as well as countless amateur wrestling matches and tournaments throughout the world.

As a result he became the first and only announcer elected to the U.S. Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Ed was also a consummate master of ceremonies, and his charismatic personality always accentuated the positive in every situation.

Among other things he announced innumerable Sno-King Community Concerts. He was instrumental in helping to organize the Sno-King Chorale and has been on the advisory board from the beginning.

In his final years he wowed audiences as a song ‘n dance man extraordinaire with the Fantastic Stardust Follies.

Ed Aliverti is survived by his wife Shirley and their three daughters.

We will miss his energy, enthusiasm and spirit.

Our thoughts and well wishes are with his family, friends, and colleagues.