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Edward MacWilliams Obituary
Born on May 22, 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Edward Wienberg and Anne Lawrence and step-son of the late Edward MacWilliams.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired systems analyst with IBM, where he worked for 26 years. Previously, he worked for Union Carbide. An avid bowler, he bowled with IBM and many other leagues, having bowled a perfect game. He played semi-pro golf and loved sports, especially the Yankees and the Giants.
A family statement read, "He was a well-read, intelligent and very patient man with a wonderful sense of humor."
Mr. MacWilliams is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet Zumba MacWilliams; three daughters, Donna Meier and her husband, Ken, of Montgomery, Susan Paladino and her husband, Marc, of Hamburg, and Cindy Vander Plaat and her husband, Roger, of Warwick, N.Y.; and six grandchildren, Kelly, Steven, Kevin, Matthew, Jack and Skyler. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Eve MacWilliams of Atlanta, Ga., the wife of his late brother, Dr. Peter MacWilliams.
Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, followed by interment in Warwick Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Orange County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church St. Station, PO Box 780, NY, NY 10008-0780.
For further information, directions, or to send an online condolence, see www. lsvpmemorialhome.com
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Christopher J. Holleritter
November 6, 2008
Mrs. Vander Plaat, I work part time with Rodger at his Newfoundland location.
I want to express my sadness at the passing of your father. Fathers are so important in the life of children or grandchildren. I am sure that was your case too.
Chris Holleritter
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