Lee Hardy - Obituary

ee Hardy, 72, a lifelong Maryland resident, passed away suddenly at his Edgewater home on September 21, 2026. Lee was born in Washington, D.C., on June 20, 1954, to the late Albert Joseph and Mary Alma Edge Hardy. He was a well-known marine mechanic and, at the time of his retirement, owned Marine Engines Unlimited in Galesville, MD. He enjoyed boating, golf, steaming crabs, and, beginning last year, travel. He enjoyed retirement life, although he never really stopped working. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Cox Hardy; sons Brian and Kevin (Jean); grandchildren Steven, Hunter, and Abigail; brothers Wayne (Joan) and Don (Patricia); and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Larry and Warren. Friends are invited to celebrate Lee’s life on Thursday, October 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.