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Edward Krajkowski Obituary
Edward Alexander Krajkowski passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on Monday, August 15, 2016.
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from City College of New York and married Barbara (nee Benoit) in January 1961. They moved to Washington, DC where Ed worked at the Naval Propellant Plant, in Indianhead, Maryland. In 1963 they moved to Parsippany, NJ where they lived for the next 52 years. Ed worked at Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, NJ for 42 years and retired in 2001. Ed received his Master's Degree in Financial Management from NJIT. He loved magic, painting, country dancing, and singing. In the 50's, he recorded several records with Bill and the Glens and Billy and Eddie. Ed performed at the Barn Theater in Montville and other local theaters for 25 years. He then became the major patron for The Women's Theater Company in Lake Hiawatha.
Ed is survived by his wife Barbara, their son John, his wife Deborah and their sons, Alexander, Samuel, Edward and their daughter, Jane and her son Bennett.
Public visitation will take place on Thursday, August 18th from 4-8 pm at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Ave., Denville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 19th at 9:00 am at St. Mary's RC Church, 15 Myers Ave., Denville, NJ 07834. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Edward's name to VNA Friendship House Attn: VNA Foundation, 175 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960. He enjoyed so many hours of play and kindness there. Please also visit www.normandean.com to leave a condolence for his family.
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August 21, 2016
Dear Barbara and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Edward. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
I know he is at peace.
G-d Bless,
Deena Lichtenstein
Theater Patron
Margie Mohan
August 17, 2016
Barbara, Jane and Johnnie-
Eddie will be sadly missed. We shared many good memories back in our Parsippany neighborhood. May he rest in peace and each of you get comfort in knowing that there is a life hereafter with no pain or tears. Stay strong as a family
Margie and Jim Mohan
August 17, 2016
Mrs. Krajkowski, Johnie, Jane and the rest of the family....So very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Obviously, he had a very full life and enjoyed every moment.
Kathy Golden
Santa Monica, CA
lorraine steinheimer
August 17, 2016
very sad news so sorry to hear of the passing of longtime productive residents.may your loved one have eternal peace resting in the beyond
Mark Selz
August 17, 2016
How sad to read this news. Ed was a gentleman and I enjoyed working with him at the Barn on so many shows. My thoughts are with Barbara and the family.
Alice Thomson
August 17, 2016
Hello Barbara, I am a friend of Mary Ann George and Sara Waldheim. We went to NYC a few years ago to the the Monet exhibit. You were so kind to drive. I am thinking of you today in your sadness, and remembering when you and Ed danced at Line Dancing in Rockaway. Sincerely, Alice Thomson
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