Padula, Edward Michael III, "Eddie" passed away suddenly on Monday, July 26, 2010. After a car accident in 2006 that left him a paraplegic, Eddie was a true survivior. He endured so many setbacks in the last four years of his life but he always kept up the fight. Eddie was a wonderful son, brother and friend to many. He will be missed more than words can say. Eddie is survived by his mom, Susan; dad, Ed; his sister and brother-in-law, Lauren and James Roig; a niece he adored, Jaden Rose; and his grandmother, Dorothy Harris. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Babione Funeral Home, East Chapel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to The Miami Project (for spinal cord research), 1095 NW 14 Terrace Miami, FL 33136 or visit www.themiamiproject.org. Arrangements under the direction of Babione Funeral Home.