Edward F Carney

Edward (Ed) Francis Carney, 77, of Edison, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Hackensack Meridian (JFK)Hospital in Edison. Ed was born in Elizabeth to Harold and Mary Margaret (Sullivan) Carney on September 14, 1947. He went to Edison High School in Elizabeth NJ graduating in 1966. He went on to work for Public Service as an apprentice lineman, more recently working for the United Sates Postal Service retiring after 30 years of service in 2008. Ed’s hobbies included reading, fishing, traveling and most importantly spending time with his grandchildren. 

Ed is survived by his wife of 50 years Phyllis (Leonard) Carney of Edison, NJ. Children Devin Whitlock (Tim Carney), and his husband Shawn Whitlock, Meghan Vilela, Erin Van De Water, and her husband Scott. Niece LynnAnn (Carney) Moakley and husband John, and their children Katie and Ryan. Grandchildren Mauricio Vilela, Bridgette, Ryan, and Charlie Van De Water, and many extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Mary Margaret, brother Harold (Harry) Carney and his wife Mildred, sister Marilyn (Sullivan) Bacon and her son Joey, and son in law Victor Vilela.

Funeral service will be held at New Dover United Methodist Church in Edison with Reverend Chuck Coblentz officiating on Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held at Gosselin Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 22nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Memorial donations can be made to New Dover United Methodist Church, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Central New Jersey Brain Tumor Support Group, or any organization of your choice.

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