Edward John Stanford Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward John Stanford Jr. of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 50. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by : his parents, Edward John Stanford, Sr. and Catherine Ellison Stanford; his wife Cathy Costanzo Stanford; his daughter Grace Stanford of Chapel Hill; his siblings, Jennifer Stanford of Maryland and William Stanford (Milissa) of New Jersey; his parents-in-law, Mary Claire Costanzo and Philip Costanzo of Dunmore, PA; his brother-in-law Canio Costanzo (Shawn) of Old Fort; his nieces, Emily Costanzo, Abby Costanzo, Maddie Stanford and Rylie Stanford; and his nephew Joseph Stanford (Rosie).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wilkes County Animal Shelter, 406 Call Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.