Edward J. Bartels

BARTELS, Edward J. Edward J. Bartels, 82, of Killingworth, beloved husband of Maureen (McCormick) Bartels, died peacefully Sunday, (November 4, 2007). He was born in New York City on October 8, 1925 to the late Edward and Emily (Moore) Bartels. Ed was a World War II veteran. He attended N.C. State and then went on to play professional basketball for several NBA teams including the N.Y. Knicks. Ed was an avid golfer and a member of the Madison Country Club. He was active in the Congregational Church. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by his children: Edward J. Bartels, Jr. and his wife Karen of PA, Greg Bartels and his wife Laura of New Jersey, Paula Cahill of Madison, Maggie Mangino and her husband Dom of Madison, and Dean Bartels of Haddam. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Madison Congregational Church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, 1166 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498, Please visit www.mem.com for an everlasting tribute.