Mr. Edward Charles "Beatle Ed" Wittel

Mr. Edward Charles   "Beatle Ed" Wittel obituary, Westfield, NJ

Mr. Edward Charles "Beatle Ed" Wittel

Edward Wittel Obituary

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Edward Charles Wittel, 58, of Westfield, died on Saturday March 20, 2021. Ed, known to many as "Beatle Ed" loved nothing more than bringing joy to others through music. Along with his band YesterdayAndToday Ed brought the music of the Beatles, as well as his unmatched humor and wit to crowds and packed bars across the NY/NJ area. Born on October 11th, 1962, he was preceded in death by his mother Madge Eleanor Wittlel. He is survived by his father Ed Wittel Sr. and brother Keith, sister-in-law Claudia, and nieces Lauren and Julia and nephew Luke, Ed succumbed after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Ed's visitation will be Friday March 26th from 5:00-8:00PM and Saturday March 27th from 9:30-11AM at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St. Westfield, where Ed's service will be livestreamed from 10am-11am Saturday, by going to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNRY9FBs94I. Interment will follow at 11:30AM Saturday at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences. A talent and spirit enjoyed by many, Ed was a loving and generous man, and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. His life was truly counted by his friends and not his years; counted by smiles, not in tears. The virtual portion of Ed's service can be viewed from 10:00-11:00AM Saturday March 27th by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNRY9FBs94I

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October 11, 2024

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November 20, 2021

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JB Fonfrias

October 11, 2024

Hope you're rocking with your favorite musicians on your special day amigo !
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JB Fonfrias

March 20, 2023

On your 2nd anniversary being called home, I know you're rocking with John & George. Always in our thoughts Beatle Ed .

There are no words which express the loss of a great BEST Friend. Condolences to Mr. Wittel, Keith and the extend family. His love for music and others was unmatched. He would do anything for you. The most talented musician I have had the pleasure of l

Jason McCord

November 20, 2021

There are no words which express the loss of a great BEST Friend. Condolences to Mr. Wittel, Keith and the extend family. His love for music and others was unmatched. He would do anything for you. The most talented musician I have had the pleasure of listening to, play and sing along with. He was an inspiration for his ability to make you smile when the times were tough. I will always love and think of you until the end of days. Rest in peace my Brother...

JB Fonfrias

March 27, 2021

Rest in Peace, Love & Music my Beatle brother. Thank you for your light, laughter, fun & your extraordinary gift of music that you shared with all who were blessed to know you. A band mate who will miss you & never forget you.

Cheryl Shepherd

March 27, 2021

The Earth Has Music For Those Who Listen - Thank you Ed for hearing the music and sharing it with us.
Sal & I send our deepest condolences to Ed's loved ones. Our prayers are with you.

Mary Motsay

March 27, 2021

Rest Easy now Ed. We know you are with the Lord. May God comfort your family & friends.
The Beatles brought us together as friends through junior high & high school. I Always loved seeing you at Beatlefest. Our backyard party where Yesterday & Today played is still talked about. Legendary as are you my friend. Your spirit of love ,kindness & joy lives on forever as an example & inspiration for us all.
God Speed until we meet again
Love
Mary

roberta glick

March 27, 2021

My love, heart and prayers go out to Ed's family, to Marylou and to his friends. I want to thank you Ed for being such a good friend to me and for being so nice and welcoming to Al. I have so many wonderful memories of you that I will always cherish. Thank you so much Ed for your friendship, music and great times. I will miss you my friend. Love you Beatle Ed.

Michaele Wittel

March 27, 2021

Eddie will be greatly missed by his family. He was my nephew through our family's, and always thought of with much love. His Uncle Rick enjoyed their many conversations and their exchange of funny lines from old TV shows. They both were fond of quoting the old Jackie Gleason show. I'm going to miss him. May he Rest In Peace.

Norinne Kelly

March 26, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I miss him very much. You are all in my prayers during this most difficult time. I miss seeing all of you and especially Ed and Ed Sr. All my love,
Your neighbor and friend,
Norinne and Manny and the girls.

David Anton

March 25, 2021

You will be missed but not forgotten for your musical/vocal talent that brought joy to so many. You were so much, the voice of Paul. God Bless you Ed. My condolences and sympathies to your family and friends. Heartbroken. RIP

Michael Cancemi

March 25, 2021

Mr. Music Beatle Ed always smiling walking around Beatlefest ever since I knew him form 1991 he always called me Mikey. So talented and he had a great voice like Paul McCartney's voice I always got the chills when he sang like Paul and played the piano like Paul. He was one of my best friends from Beatlefest he always was there to help me with learning my guitar with chords & notes. He also was very generous with me & my wife Rachael and with everyone he knew at Beatlefest. Me & wife Rachael will missed you Beatle Ed rest in peace my friend.

AL Fontana

March 25, 2021

My deepest condolences to all concerned. Ed was like a brother to me and I will miss him forvthe rest of my life.

Margaret Gustavsen

March 24, 2021

Beatle Ed, always so happy with a warm smile. A wonderful musician with an amazing voice. I'll always remember the gigs and the "Beatleful" Facebook comments. I hope you find George & John in heaven. May you rest in eternal peace.

Frank Walker

March 23, 2021

I was lucky to know Ed & work with him for a short time in a Beatles band. An extremely nice & talented person. Rest In Peace

Steve Shorten

March 23, 2021

Ed was one of the kindest, happiest, gentlest souls I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I will never ever be able to shake him from my thoughts, nor would I ever wish to do so. Be at peace, my friend. You fought the good fight, sir and you did so in the very best way possible.

Diane Carroll

March 23, 2021

May his soul rest in peace. May his family and friends be consoled by the gifts he left them. My deepest condolences and prayers to everyone.

Patricia Patch and Marty Piccochi

March 23, 2021

We are going to miss you deeply but we have many good memories of special moments in time with you to keep you in our hearts until we meet again at that eternal music jam in the Heavens.

Tom Aguiar

March 23, 2021

I've know Ed for many, many years and he was one of a kind. I am honored that we called each other "friends"
. Robin and I send our deepest condolences to the family. RIP, my old friend. I miss you already.

John Calabro

March 23, 2021

Lots of happy, fun, musical memories my friend.

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