Plan for the Future
Edward Michael Killea, 70, better known as Eddie, Dad, and Poppa, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 12th. He was born in Savannah, GA and lived in Chatham, NJ for the last 38 years.
Eddie was the son of Edward and Anna Killea of Staten Island, NY. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife, Mary Ellen (Cronin) Killea, four children Erin Killea, Katelyn Clifford (Patrick), Brian Killea (Katie Olmstead), Emily Giammona (Brian) and four grandchildren Connor Patrick, Cameron Grace, Kelsey Elizabeth, and Jackson Francis. Ed is also survived by his three siblings Kevin Killea (Kathleen), Stephen Killea (Jeannette) Karen Fox (William) and countless beloved nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Rutgers University with a BS in Economics he worked as a financial consultant with Tulletts, ICAP, Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney and the last 12 years with Atalanta Sosnoff in New York City. Eddie was the definition of a family man who never missed a gathering, sporting event, or chance to twist on the dance floor. He cherished the numerous relationships he had with extended family and friends. Eddie devoted much of his time to coaching soccer, softball, and baseball for the Chatham Youth Leagues. Eddie was a lifelong New York Yankee and Giant fan. In his earlier years he played Staten Island Pee-Wee football, and went on to play at New Dorp High School. He loved reminiscing about the good old days. His passions included photography, music, and spending time with his tremendous grandchildren.
Visiting hours at Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home, 345 Main St, Chatham will be held Thursday from 3pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Corpus Christi Church, 234 Southern Blvd, Chatham on Friday, May 17th at 11am. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which held a significant space in his heart.
He was truly a one of a kind and wanted everyone to know he had no regrets.
“He had a great run!”
