Edward John Bohrer

1934 - 2017

Edward John Bohrer

AGE: 82 • Manchester

Edward J. Bohrer 82 of Leisure Knoll, Manchester died Friday, February 3, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, he was raised in Bayonne and lived for 25 years in Cliffwood Beach, before moving to Manchester in 1986. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He served as President for the Leisure Knoll Organ Club, and Treasurer for the Owls Softball Team while playing as well. He was known around his village as "Mr. Leisure Knoll". He loved golfing and bowling and was an avid Notre Dame fan. After the military, he began his career with Bankers Trust in New York City where he worked for 3 years. He later owned and operated Bohrer's ARCO gasoline and service station in Cliffwood Beach for the next 28 years before retiring in 1986. He was a parishioner of St John's Church, Lakehurst. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Irene Bohrer, his son, Edward J. Jr., 2 sisters, Margaret and Irene, and 2 brothers, George and Robert Bohrer. Surviving is his loving wife of 58 years, Lois (Venutolo) Bohrer, a daughter and son in law, Elaine and John Gavin, 3 grandchildren, Lynda Calciano and her husband, Pete, Edward Gavin, John Gavin Jr. and his fiancé, Adriana, his in laws, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Visitation is Tuesday from 4-8 pm at the Oliverie Funeral Home, 2925 Ridgeway Road, Manchester. Funeral Liturgy is Wednesday at 10:00 am at St John's Church, Lakehurst with interment to follow at St Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia, Woodbridge Township. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 2310 Highway 34, Suite 1 D, Manasquan, NJ 08736. For directions, or to send online condolences, please visit our website at www.oliveriefuneralhome.com.