Edward William Bradow, age 71 of Kearny passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Ed was born in Jersey City on April 22, 1951 to Edward George and Ruth Paula (Doeg) Bradow. He grew up in Jersey City and was a 1969 graduate of W. L. Dickinson High School.
He is survived by his wife Lorri (Galway) and sons Edward M (Jennifer) and David P. (Eyleen) as well as 4 grandchildren Michael, Mikayla, Audrey, and Matthew, and many loved nieces and nephews.
Ed met his wife Lorri on a blind date in March of 1973 and were married on Oct 12, 1974.
Ed was very active in coaching his sons in Kearny Little League and the Kearny Generals as well as supporting and encouraging them in scouts and was both a Cubmaster of Pack 305 and Scoutmaster of Troop 2 in Kearny.
He was a past president of Washington School PTA, and a faithful member of Grace United Methodist Church in Kearny, where he was the president of the board of trustees for many years.
Ed was a dual member of BSMTMD #35 and Copestone-Ophir #108 Masonic Lodges.
Ed worked for Square D Company (Schneider Electric) for over 30 years before retiring. After that he was a security guard for the Kearny School System for 12 years retiring last September.
Ed always had a joke or story to tell and often repeated them. One of his favorites was that since he was born on April 22 which is Earth Day and Earth Day started after he was born, that he is older than dirt.
Ed was predeceased by his parents and sister Paulette Bradow.
In Lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: Shriners Hospital, Troop 2 BSA Booster Club, or Grace United Methodist Church.
Arrangements will be held by Armitage-Wiggins Funeral home. Visitation will be Thursday August 11, 2022 from 5 until 9 p.m. with a service at 10 a.m. on Friday, private cremation to follow.