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Edward Monroe Obituary

Edward Monroe, Jr., peacefully entered eternal rest on April 14, 2025. Edward worked for the Washington Post for 39 years as a printer. He is survived by son Derek (Elizabeth), grandson Marcel, granddaughters Nia (Jeff) and Apryll, great-grandchildren Azad and Zara, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, viewing: 10 a.m., service: 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 206 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Service will be live streamed: https://www.holyredeemerchurchdc.org. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edward and Mary Monroe Opportunity Scholarship at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home, Inc.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 27, 2025.

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