Grover Edwards Jr.
Grover Edwards Jr.
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Recently Grover was honored and placed into the Hudson County Football Hall of fame for his impeccable football history. Beginning with the Bayonne Pee Wee league, to dominating the field for the Bayonne Bees in high school. With his amazing grit, speed and heart Grover then went on to attended Penn State University. While at PSU Grover was a 4 year letterman, starting in several Bowls; Rose bowl, Sugar Bowl, Liberty Bowl. It was at Penn State he met his wife Vera and from that union came a daughter, Alyssa. After graduating PSU Grover went on to play with the Philadelphia Eagles. Grover was later diagnosed with CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a degenerative disease affecting people who have suffered repeated concussions and head impacts.
Buddy was a man with an amazing disposition, always asking; "Are you ok?", "You need anything?", "Are you good?", "How can I help you?", "You don't have any problems, right?". A man that would give you the shirt off his back in the cold. Protector, with an infectious laugh that could quiet the room. Buddy walked through life with a jovial spirit earning him the nickname 'Buddy Love'!
He leaves to mourn, his daughter Alyssa (Tyrone), Granddaughter Avanna. Mother Charlene. Siblings; Renee, Colin Micheal, and Scott (Joyce) Edwards. Proceeded by, the late Preston and Joseph Edwards. Dear uncle of Billena, Joyce, Raven, Colin, Khalil and Chelsea. Great Uncle of Nicholas, Jada, Olivia, Noah, Omari, James, Nalani, Carson, Ibn and Jaheed. Several Aunts, Uncles, and a host of cousins.
His loving friends; Elgin, Dwyane, Ralph, Jim.and many more!
Visitation will be on Friday January 5th, At Friendship Baptist Church 41-45 west 20th Street Bayonne, NJ. from 7-9 p.m. A service will follow Saturday January 6th at 9:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church.
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Eleanor Glover
November 19, 2025
Life goes on and with it memories still live.
Eleanor Glover
December 18, 2024
Continued prayers
Tony "Cucch" Cucchiara
January 8, 2024
I first met Grover through playing football first class act just a wonderful wonderful person would give you the shirt off his back and was always concerned about the well-being of other people rest in peace my friend. Now you're playing ball with the angels.
Don Ahern Jr.
January 7, 2024
The Ahern Family, would like to extend our heartfelt condolences, to our friends The Edwards Family. Grover, who was coached by our Dad in football at Bayonne H.S., was a terrific player and teammate, who became our friend on, and off, the field. Dad always said that Grover was a "great Bee player and teammate, with an infectious personality and smile, that could light up a room." My recollection of Grover, other than as a player on those Bee teams, was outside of the sports arena. We, Grover and I, along with Shari and Tom, were chosen as delegates to the National Conference of Christians and Jews(NCCJ), summer conference in New Jersey. There, I saw Grover as a true friend, and a role model, in that atmosphere. He was certainly a leader , a "man's man", who exuded confidence , and a genuine spirit of kindness, and humility. He cared deeply about all of the other school's delegates, and about their lives and personal stories. My thoughts about Grover were those first, and then about the great all-around athlete at "The Beehive!" I am so glad that I became a buddy, as well as all of his friends and fellow teammates, with "Buddy." R.I.P. Grover, and God Bless the family.
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Eleanor Glover
January 5, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Margaret Glover Bracy
January 4, 2024
Grovers grandfather and my father, Clarence Glover Sr. were first cousins. My name is Margaret Glover Bracy. I heard of his death and just wanted to say I wish I had known him better. What a nice reputation he has left. The rest is in the hands of our Creator. My deepest sympathy go out to the family and friends.
Terry Schaefer
January 3, 2024
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Edwards , Renee, Mike ,Scott as well as Grovers wife and daughter . He was one of Bayonne's greatest athletes and a Great guy with a huge smile and heart. Love you my brother.
John Gina Paige Ryan ahearn
January 3, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Chuck Rowland
January 2, 2024
Your smile will be missed by all Grover. Sleep peaceful upon the wings of Angels. You are with all your coaches now . With sympathy, Chuck Rowland.
JohnJoseph(Jack)Smith MD
January 2, 2024
Dear Edwards´s family,
I am sorry beyond words to learn of Grover having passed. I still have great memories of our growing up years in the 25th-26th street area on Ave C,even though he was slightly younger he still was always welcomed in the group and was always fun to be around.
Over the years we would occasionally run into each other and it was always a joy to relive those long ago days.
Both Grover and the family will be in our prayers ,may he finally Rest In Peace as I know the CTE took its toll on him. May the family find solace in the fond memories they have,
Sincerely and with respect,
Jack Smith MD
PS
Preston,God rest him)was also a friend
JS
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