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Edward Holton Obituary
AGE: 77 • Milltown
Edward "Ace" J. Holton, of Milltown, passed away Monday, January 09, 2017 at home. He was 77. Born in South Amboy, he grew up and lived most of his life in Milltown.
Ace worked for Elizabethtown Gas Co. for over 40 years, before retiring. He loved his hometown of Milltown and was a founding member of the Sons of Milltown. He also was the first lifeguard at the Milltown Borough Pool. He was an avid fisherman, sportsman and hunter. He enjoyed watching the Giants and Mets.
Surviving are his son Brian Holton of Blairstown; his daughter and son-in-law Dianna and Jim Crossman of Las Vegas; his daughter-in-law Rosemarie Holton; and his grandchildren Jessica, Laura, Johnny and Hunter.
Friends and relatives may call on Wednesday, January 11th, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 North Main St-at Riva Avenue, Milltown. A Blessing will be held Thursday, at a time to be announced. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park in East Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Healthcare Services, 105 Fieldcrest Avenue, Suite 402, Edison, NJ 08837. You may sign the "obituary" email "guestbook" at www.crabiel.com
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Peter white
April 7, 2017
ed was always and will be forever Mr. Milltown, the best athlete and friend. Milltown was truly lucky to have ACE.
Jim Crossman
January 14, 2017
Ed I'm going to miss our phone calls, fishing and crabbing. Thank you for having such a wonderful daughter. You're right, she is top shelf. Love you RIP
Jim Crossman
Donald G. Hohner
January 11, 2017
RIP. Son of Milltown..
Mary Smith
January 11, 2017
To the Holton family,
Deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers on your loss.
Mary L Smith
Donald G. Hohner
January 10, 2017
RIP. Son of Milltown..
Robert Patterson
January 10, 2017
Ed, You have some good fishen , I will take care of the birds. See you soon . Bob
GOD BLESS
S. B.
January 10, 2017
To the Holton Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear one. May the " God of all comfort " be with you and fill your hearts with wonderful memories of Edward to cherish.
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