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EDGAR WHITE Obituary

WHITE--Edgar P.E., died peacefully on January 7 surrounded by his family. A life-long resident of Manhattan and Mantoloking, NJ he graduated from Allen Stevenson, Groton and Harvard. He served in the Korean War, and worked as a stock broker on Wall Street. He was predeceased by his identical twin brother, Sumner W. White, III with whom he won a Gold Medal in Sailing at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Edgar was an active member of the Union Club, Mantoloking Yacht Club, and a past Master of the Holland Lodge. He was the beloved husband of D.J., loving father of Cynthia, Daphne, and Virginia, and a devoted grandfather of three grandchildren. Services to be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 1393 York Ave., Thursday, January 30 at 2pm.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 10, 2014.

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Bill Mcintire

February 1, 2014

DJ,

We have great memories of our time with you and Edgar. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Love,
Pat and Bill

January 26, 2014

Sally array with love and profound sympathy

January 22, 2014

To a dear friend Virginia and family, I know that memories of your father will comfort you and stay with you always. My vision of your mother and father will always be the handsome, charming couple who welcomed us on their porch in Manto. Sending our love, the Schumakers

Henry Dewing

January 15, 2014

We will miss Edgar's wit & wisdom. He could spin a yarn about anything & everything at the shore - St Simon's, sailing or tennis, history, neighborhood intrigue, and more.
Edgar, may you rest in peace.

Henry Dewing

January 15, 2014

I will miss Edgar's wit and wisdom - May he rest in peace.

January 14, 2014

Dappy, Tinti, Virginia and DJ,

So very saddened to read of Edgar's death in the NY Times. Sending lots of love and condolences from Texas. I treasure memories of Edgar driving us to Mantoloking for a weekend break from Purnell. Love to you all, Louise Riddell Bland

1952 Olympic Games, Helsinki, Finland Gold Medal Crew on "Complex II" Britton Chance, skipper, 3rd from L, Edgar P. E. White (1929-2014) crew, L

Benjamin Kracauer

January 13, 2014

Dear DJ,
Cynthia and I will miss Edgar.
We cherish the memory of our time together.
Ben

Carl Rossini

January 12, 2014

Deeply saddened by the news of Edgar's death. Heartfelt condolences to DJ, Cynthia, Daphne and Virginia. Rest in Peace.

January 10, 2014

Dear D.J., The notice of Edgar's death reached me here in Germany thanks to my sister in NYC. It's makes me happy to think that you and Edgar had such a long, loving life together and can imagine what his death means to you. I send you my love and most heartfelt condolences. Diane Korinda-Doerken

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