Born and raised in Nanticoke, Eddie, the son of a coal miner, learned the values of hard work, honesty, and integrity from a young age. After graduating from Wilkes University, Eddie went onto teach at Nanticoke High School for 35 years. 

​Eddie is the proud father of 4 children with his late wife Millie, and grandfather to 7. A noted singer and band front man in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Eddie still to this days holds shows with his band, Eddie Day and the TNT.