Edward J. Bower Sr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Edward J. Bower Sr. of West Milford, New Jersey. Edward, born on July 30, 1931, passed away on September 25, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chillion Bower and Julia Bower (Subick); and his daughter Jennifer. He is survived by: his children, Edward J. Bower, Jr. (Nicole) of Hewitt, Brian E. Bower (Ayla) of Newton, Kim Bower (Robert Laing) of West Milford and Barbara A. Straulina (Thomas) of Newton; and his grandchildren, Michelle, David, Alexis, Tom, Alexandra, Samantha, Cassandra, Jillian and Devin.
The inurnment was held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery (75 N Church Rd, Sparta Township, NJ 07871).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Edward's memory may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860, or Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 75 North Church Road, Sparta, NJ 07871.
