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Edward Hilferty Obituary
Edward J. Hilferty, 78, formerly of Fort Myers and Macungie, passed away on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Judy, and his family.
He was born in Jim Thorpe on Nov. 30, 1945, to the late William and Ann Hilferty.
Eddie graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Jim Thorpe before beginning his nearly 40-year career with the Norfolk Southern Railroad, formerly Conrail, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
Eddie was an avid golfer and fisherman, and dabbled in many other hobbies over the years. He will be remembered for his humor and great storytelling, especially by his grandchildren.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife Judy; daughters, Connie Rimple and her husband Rick, and Colleen Hilferty and her husband David; grandchildren, Patrick, Ryan, Maeve and Eamon; sisters, Ann Louise Tancredi and Kathy Staszeski and her husband Joe; brother, Father John Hilferty; sisters-in-law, Linda Kitchen and her husband George, and Pinky Herman; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by his brother, Billy Hilferty; and brother-in-law, Paul Herman.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 526 North St., Jim Thorpe. Interment, private. Arrangements by Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe.
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Larry & Carolyn Paganelli
August 8, 2024
Judy. Larry & I are so sad to hear of Eddie's passing..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was an absolute delight and forever positive!
Senni Anen
August 6, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Senni
JANGULDEN D M D
July 21, 2024
THANK YOU FOR BEING AN AVID GOLFER
JAN D GULDEN D M D
Todd & Jane Nichl=olson
July 20, 2024
We enjoyed Ed's always friendly smile and person through our knowing him at Lexington Country Club. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Todd & Jane Nicholson
July 20, 2024
We greatly enjoyed
Andrea & Greg
July 20, 2024
Oh Judy, our hearts are broken for you and the family. Know we´re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending much Love!!
Eugene j Lienhard
July 19, 2024
Hilferty Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family. With sympathy Gene and Teresa Lienhard and family . Easton , Pa. (from Jim Thorpe, Pa.)
Barbara LaRochelle
July 19, 2024
We´re so sorry for your loss, Judy. With prayers and love. Barbara and Roger LaRochelle
Highlands of Glenmoor
July 19, 2024
Please accept our deepest condolences from the Board and owners at Highlands of Glenmoor. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Claire McGinley
July 18, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Claire McGinley
Carol Prague (cookie)
July 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss I always remember him carrying me on the farm. Carol Prague (cookie). I would like your address thank you
Tim Kuhns
July 18, 2024
My loss of a great friend and great golfer. We have grand memories of meeting Ed at Lexington. Tim and Patti Kuhns
Barb and Ron Whitesides
July 18, 2024
Judy, we are so sorry to hear of Ed´s passing. You and Ed were always the constant anchor in our building at Lexington. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Ed´s memories bring you comfort, and God´s love bring you peace.
Barbara and Ron
Cheryl Jacklin
July 17, 2024
Dearest Judy, we are so sorry. Ed was a fixture in our building and we always enjoyed watching him head out to golf! Our thoughts are with you and the family and hope happy memories will fill the void in your hearts.
Cheryl and John
Patti and Steve
July 17, 2024
Dear Judy,
So sorry to hear of Ed´s passing. May our heartfelt condolences and prayers be with you and your family at this time. May he rest in peace
Fondly,
Patti and Steve
June Cosentino
July 17, 2024
Judy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Sending prayers to you and your family June
Arthur Rosenberg
July 17, 2024
Sorry for your loss sending my condolences. To you and your family.
Carol Kramer
July 17, 2024
Dear Judy and family, we are so, so sad to learn of Ed's passing. You and he were great neighbors and friends to us at Lexington. We enjoyed Ed's wry wit and his humorous bent on life. Together you made a very sweet couple. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you, Judy, and sending you heartfelt wishes for strength and peace as you navigate a new life. Take care of you now.
Love, Dennis and Carol Kramer
June Cosentino
July 17, 2024
Judy, So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and your family
June
J A Finch
July 16, 2024
Always a Gentleman. Sorry for your family´s loss. May God Bless
Jim & Barbara Finch
Elaine Trapp
July 16, 2024
I have fond memories of Ed and Judy. My sons golfed with him on occasion. We share lunches and dinners and going to church. He was a fine man. We extend our deepest sympathies to Judy and the whole family .
Sincerely the Trapp family
Trish Milligan
July 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Jolaine Herman
July 16, 2024
It was truly an honor to have known Eddie. I'm sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
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