Obituary
Ed Remen

Edward Stanley Remen, 79, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born to Samuel Remen and Sylvia Remen (Krouss) on August 11, 1945, in the Bronx, NY. Growing up in the Bronx, he developed a love of sports and spent much of his time playing stickball with neighborhood friends. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School, an all-boys school with over 10,000 students, where he played on the football team. As a teenager, Ed also worked at Yankee Stadium, selling concessions while getting to watch some of his favorite players. With his love of sports and passion for teaching, Ed went on to attend Springfield College in Massachusetts, where he majored in Physical Education and graduated in 1967. He then earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Education from Indiana University in 1968, where he also played on the men’s volleyball team. After graduating from Indiana, Ed moved to Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., and began teaching Physical Education classes at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). It was there that Ed developed a deep love of racquet sports, especially tennis and racquetball. He taught at NVCC until 1977, when he opened Capitol Courts Club in Sterling, VA. During this time, Ed dedicated countless hours to racquetball, going on to win more than 40 national singles and doubles titles over the coming decades. He was inducted into the National Racquetball Hall of Fame in 1991 and served as a coach for the United States National Racquetball Team. Capital Courts was also where his son, Matt, first developed his love for racquet sports, often seen running around the club. It was also where Ed met his loving wife, Holly. They shared a love for racquetball and would go on to win tournaments together over the years. Ed and Holly later relocated to Apex, NC, just outside Raleigh, in the late 1990s. In Apex, they raised their son Nick. Ed ran the racquetball program for the Cary YMCA for many years and, alongside Holly, coached youth basketball there as well. He continued to pursue his passion for racquet sports and teaching, beginning a 13-year career as a professor at N.C. State that lasted until 2019. While at State, Ed sponsored a successful racquetball club and developed a pickleball curriculum for the Department of Health and Exercise Studies. Ed’s career as an educator and businessman spanned nearly six decades. His work ethic, dedication, and loyalty earned him the respect of his colleagues and friends and set a lasting example for his children. After retiring from teaching, he continued to support the Wolfpack, enjoyed playing pickleball, spent time with his family and friends, and attended his grandkids’ soccer games. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Arthur. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 28 years, Holly; his two sons, Matt (Jennifer) Remen and Nick Remen; his grandchildren, Clayton and McKenna; his in-laws, John and Ginny; his brothers-in-law David (Helen) and Steve; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Somewhere up above, Ed/Dad/Papa, is getting ready to play racquetball or pickleball, giving it everything he’s got. He will be missed more than he would ever know. A celebration of life will be held in his honor on Friday, June 27 from 2-5 p.m. in the ballroom of the Kildaire Farms Racquet and Swim Club in Cary, NC, where the family spent countless hours with friends and on the courts. This will be a casual event for friends and family to gather and reflect on the happiness and joy Ed brought to others. Tears and laughter are equally welcome. Feel free to wear your favorite Wolfpack shirt or pop of red to honor Ed’s love for teaching at NC State. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org).