Edward James Japhe Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Edward James Japhe of Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Edward, born on March 22, 1929 in New York, New York, passed away on September 15, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward James Japhe to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Edward for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Edward’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Murray Japhe and Nancy Berman Knobel Levy; and his wife Paula Purcell Japhe. He is survived by: his children, Betsy McLarney (Sean), Charles Japhe (Diana), Maryann Ingham (Keith) and Tom Japhe (Song); and his grandchildren, Ian, Jason and Annie.
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, a gift in his memory can be made to the St. Simons Land Trust https://sslt.org.
