Plan for the Future
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward P. Weiss, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend to all he met. Ed passed away peacefully after 65 years of marriage, surrounded by his family, never letting go of the hand of his wife Mary Weiss.
He was born in Woodhaven, Queens and raised in Lakewood, New Jersey, by a single mother during the great depression with his five siblings, (predeceased) Helen, Robert, Irene, Mickey, and his twin sister Edna. Ed is survived by his wife Mary (Lombardi), their five children, Nancy and husband Joe Sergeant (recently predeceased), Edward, Michael and his wife Cindy (Lutz), John, Susan and her husband Frank Benna. Ed adored his grandchildren, Jacqueline, Elizabeth and her husband Chris Servis, Nicholas, Griffin and his wife Christine, Natalie, Lauren and her husband Joe Ritz, Brooke, Hannah, and Leah. He was also blessed with great grandchildren, Michael, Wyatt, Kaylee, Sloane, Alistair and Ford.
Ed served in the United States Airforce, stationed in Guam during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he became a carpenter’s apprentice, learning a trade he carried throughout his life. He then ran a successful carpentry business while working for the Teaneck Fire Department for 27 years, earning the rank of Deputy Chief before retiring in 1984.
After his time in the Service, he moved to Teaneck, New Jersey, where he met the love of his life, Mary Lombardi. Proposing after six months of courtship, the love affair lasted 65 years until the time of his passing. After retiring from the Teaneck Fire Department, Ed and Mary spent the next 29 years in Austin, Texas, where three of his siblings resided, along with many members of the Weiss family. During cherished retirement years with his wife and family, he spent his time volunteering for multiple organizations, golfing with his brother in-law and friends, and always extending a helping hand to anyone in need. In 2019, Ed and Mary moved back to New Jersey, to be closer to four of their children.
Ed was a friend to all, a mentor and father figure to many. There was nothing greater in life than his family, both immediate and extended. Always the consummate gentlemen, who greeted everyone with a smile and firm handshake, a shoulder to lean on, or just an ear to listen. His generosity was second to none. Ed will be greatly missed but will be remembered and remain in our hearts forever. His lessons of living a full life, of love and kindness will stay with us always.
