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Edward Lanier
1954 - 2022
Edward Lanier
1954 - 2022
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BORN
1954
DIED
2022
Edward Lanier Obituary
Edward Lanier was born on July 20, 1954 to the late Rose White-Lanier and Everett Lanier. He grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey and graduated from St. Peter's College. Most of Edward's early adult life was spent as a contractor which allowed him the opportunity to travel and live all over the country. This love for travel remained with him throughout his life.
Edward met his wife Ella while in college and from that union came their daughter, Brittany. Edward doted on his baby girl and even kept the tradition of Daddy-Daughter dates as she became an adult. Edward's love of music was passed on, not only to his daughter, but to everyone who encountered him. Music helped connect Edward to all kinds of people from various walks of life and no musical artistry
helped to connect him to people quite like Sly and The Family Stone. Edward was a true fan and many of his best friendships forged in adulthood came from a shared love of the group.
Unlike many others, Edward was given a second chance at a once in a lifetime type of love when he wed his wife Erica in 2016. They enjoyed many concerts and trips together. Edward was also a huge Raiders fan and stuck with his team for over 40 years! He was also extremely fond of his "grandcat" Galaxy.
Affectionately, known as "Uncle Edde" to many he leaves holding dear memories, his wife Erica, daughter Brittany, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and fellow S&TFS fans.
Greg Errico
December 23, 2024
Eddy was always an upbeat guy!
Brian
January 7, 2023
Ed was a friend, co-worker and confidant. He will be sorely missed by everyone. Ed didn’t have one bad bone in his body. When we used to go to lunch at work it took forever to leave the building as everyone had to stop us and talk to Ed. Ed was a top notch architect at Fannie Mae for many years. Ed and I remained in contact through the years and shared the bond of football. Ed loved his wife and daughter more than anything in the world. We will all miss this great man and his infectious laugh dearly.
Brian
Mona Fitch-Elliott
December 31, 2022
I was honored and felt blessed to be at the service. I loved Edde and will remember him warmly and fondly always. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Brittany and Erica. The service was absolutely beautiful as it honestly was a celebration of who Edde was. May he rest in peace. Friend, Mona
Deloris Saulters
December 29, 2022
My condolences and prayers to my cousin Brittany, his daughter and his wife Erica and other family members of Edward's.
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Michelle Wilson
December 29, 2022
Sending love, condolences, and prayers to the Lanier family.
Sixto Dolmo
December 29, 2022
God Bless Edde's soul.
Daunte’ Danley
December 29, 2022
Eddie was a dear friend, confidant, and mentor. Whom i will sincerely miss. My condolences to Brittany and Erica. Needless to say the countless others whom had the pleasure to know and love Eddie
Geradine Thurman Carey
December 28, 2022
We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear about the death of our dear dear friend Eddie.
We have been friends with Eddie for over 40 years. After he left Jersey City he would come up to visit and always stayed with us. He introduced us to his friends from Sly and the Family Stone and his visits always involved listening to plenty of music or music concerts.
To my dear friend Erika, I am so sorry my sweet friend. The 4 of us always had such beautiful memories. I love you and him forever.
To Brittany, I remember you as a little girl playing with our children. He loved you so.
So goodbye dear friend our hearts ache.
You will never be forgotten always loved.
Gerri and Thurman
Sullivan JohnsoN
December 28, 2022
Met Edde while attending St Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. We lost contact after graduation but reconnected via Facebook and shared our love of music, particularly electric guitars, over the last few years. He was a great guy and will be dearly missed. Life is so fleeting and we need to enjoy it to the max in memory of Edde. It’s what he’d want us to do.
Barron Barnes
December 28, 2022
Will miss you Uncle Eddie
Jerry Shaw
December 28, 2022
A good brother and friend. R.I.P.
IC Hunt
December 28, 2022
Condolences to the Lanier Family at this time. May you find comfort and solace in the days to come.
Swang Stewart
December 28, 2022
Proverbs 17:17
Alfred Holloway
December 28, 2022
May God's peace ,Grace,love and mercy be the first to greet you at the pearly gates. I only met you once in this lifetime ( thru my uncle, your brother Erwin) but I will get to know you better in the sweet by and by. Until then may you rest peacefully in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST.
Crystal Edwards
December 28, 2022
Sending love and condolences. I will truly miss you Edde. You were a good friend. I'll miss our great conversations and you checking up on me. I will think of you forever and hold my memories in my heart.
Zelda Norwood
December 27, 2022
Sending Love, Hugs, Condolences and Prayers to the Lanier Family. Edde will truly be missed. R.I.P
Stephen Rice
December 27, 2022
Met in church as kids, college classmates, friends as adults, the best as a person.RIP Ed.
Amir Rahim
December 27, 2022
Peace be unto you, brother Edde. Thanks for all the good times and much collaboration on the future Sly site.
Amir
Gina Paoli
December 27, 2022
Thanks for your kind spirit and knowledge of SATFS.
you will be missed. I’ll see you again one day ♥
Rhonda Lancaster / Musician
December 27, 2022
To Erica & family I was so sorry to hear of "Uncle Eddes" passing .I had the pleasure of meeting you & Eddie here in Philly several years ago at the waterfront for a Sly Stone band tribute. We spoke periodically about doing some music together but never got to it. He was one hilarious guy,but very knowledgeable about Sly ,who was one of 2 big influences on me pursing a career in music. May God Bless you & yours & the entire SATFS Family
Joey Smith
December 27, 2022
Edde was a shining light and a blessing to the world ! He had such a generous and loving spirit. He made such a impact on my life. We became like blood brother's through Sly & The Family Stone and the Las Vegas Raiders. REV 14:13.
Keith Davis
December 27, 2022
My condolences and prayers to the family. Eddie was a life long friend. Gentle smile and heart. Our family considered him family
YOU ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART..LOVE YOU...UNCLE EDDIE
Yvette Brown
December 27, 2022
A beautiful memory dearer the gold of an UNCLE who was loved by so many ..I love you and will miss you sooo....
Veronica Cato
December 27, 2022
My sincere condolences.
Rhonda Smith
December 26, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Richard Hellewell
December 26, 2022
I never met Edde in real life, but we were friends, friends on Facebook, a dear friend, who I loved talking to, I regarded him as a good friend, always knowledgeable about Sly Stone, I loved the photos of him with his guitars, and photos of his family. I will always have a piece of him in my heart. My condolences goes to his family and close friends. Gone but never forgotten.
Joann French
December 26, 2022
I remember Eddie from grade school PS#40 just a good guy Condolences to the Lanier Family
Sullivan Johnson
December 26, 2022
Still hard to believe but the circle of life has an end date for all of us. Was blessed to have met Edde in high school at Prep and to reconnect later in life through our love of music - especially guitars. Truly a great guy and will be definable missed. Rest in Paradise Edde and see you on the other side.
David Susnjara
December 26, 2022
Nice to have known Edward Lanier. Met through Sly and the Family Stone. Peace to Edde and all his family and friends.
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