Edward Christie, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Overlook Hospital, Summit, surrounded by loving family members. There will be a memorial gathering at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., on Tuesday, October1 beginning at 10 am and concluding at 12 noon with a service celebrating his life and reflections from those who knew Edward. The cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers his family requests donations in his memory be made to Achieve Foundation (achievefoundation.org) for the specific purpose of renovating Columbia High School's auditorium, P.O. Box 84, Maplewood, N.J. 07040.
Born in Maplewood, Edward lived in Livingston for fifty years moving back to Maplewood four years ago. He was a Master Mechanic for RCA in Harrison for fifty-five years retiring in 1992 and was awarded the RCA Man of the Year Award in 1970. After his retirement he delighted in driving school buses for Kevah Konner Bus Co. and was warmly referred to by the children as "Mr. Ed". Ed was also an Army Technician Third Grade during World War II serving in Central Europe and the Rhineland and also participated in the Battle of the Bulge; for his valiant dedication he received the American Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Surviving is his beloved wife of 65 years, Marie (Paganelli), devoted daughter Barbara Ripley and was a loving grandfather to three granddaughters and ten great grandsons.
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October 1, 2013
Ps. 34:17, 18 ~ Kim
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
October 1, 2013
Bob and Sue Paganelli
We will miss Uncle Ed', always positive attitude, and our visits with him and Aunt Toots. I also remember working on their house in Livingston when I was in High School.
September 30, 2013
Dear Marie, Barbara and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Ed's Passing. I have very fond memories of the Amerlia Ave. neighborhood and our wonderful next door neighbors the Christies.
Ed will be in our prayers.
Keith Sari
September 29, 2013
SMW
So sorry for the loss of Edward. May all of you find comfort in God and he sustain you during your time of grief.
September 29, 2013
Yvette
God PROMISES US A WORLD FREE OF SICKNESS AND DEATH.
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