Edward A. Roberts, 66, of Rutherford, died September 9, 2010, at his home of natural causes.
Ed was born December 27, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY to Quentin and Helen Roberts. He graduated from John Jay high school in Brooklyn. He served in the Unites States Army during the Viet Nam conflict. He moved to New Jersey in 1971, settling in Rutherford in 1972. He treasured his vast record collection especially music from the Doo Wop era. He loved dancing and was an avid softball player. He passionately rooted for his beloved teams, the Jets and the Mets, although the Brooklyn Dodgers would remain his all time favorite. E-mailing his family and friends became a key activity during his later years along with sharing recipes and checking the food ads. He always enjoyed meeting and sharing life stories with everyone and appreciated a good party. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Ed is survived by his wife Karen, cherished daughter, Allison Falana (husband Robb) and grandson Alec Edward Roberts, loving sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, caring neighbors and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Raymond and parents Helen nee Hickey and Quentin Roberts.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Sunday September 26th from 1-3pm at The Park Tavern, East Rutherford.