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Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday July 27, 2015 from 5-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Tuesday from the funeral home.
Entombment will be in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.
Edward G. Gruters, age 74 of Lincoln Park passed away peacefully on Saturday July 25, 2015.
There are no words to describe the deep sadness we are feeling as we face the loss of an amazing husband, father and grandfather. Edward Gruters, of Lincoln Park, passed away today leaving behind a trail of broken hearts.
Ed was born and raised in Paterson and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, where he was an altar boy. He graduated from Eastside High School and earned his B.S. degree from Newark College of Engineering, now NJIT. Ed worked as an electrical engineer and systems analyst at AT&T in Newark for 33 years.
Married for almost 53 years to his childhood love, Connie (Zangrilli), they lived in Lincoln Park for almost 50 years, where they raised three children, Cheryl (Cheri), Ed (Eddie) and Bob (Bobby). Totally devoted to his family, Ed could be found building rooms, fixing cars, camping with his kids (plus extras!) and searching the house for donuts, cookies or ice cream at all hours of the night.
Just when he thought he had it all, Barbara, Annika and eight grandchildren arrived and his life got even better! Ever so proud of Christopher, Sammi, Richard, Evan, Stuart, Grace, Matty and Ryan, he cheered them on through baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, cross country and graduations from pre-school through college.
Ed was a PAL baseball coach for years. Many former players have said that their most memorable years in baseball were those playing for Coach Gruters. He remains an avid Yankees fan and Lincoln Park PAL trustee to this day.
Ed touched the hearts of so many and leaves words of wisdom we will never forget. We remember to measure twice, cut once, that paint is a consumption item, and most importantly, if it’s wet, it’s ice! He was a gem, a one-of-a-kind, a true gentleman.
Rest in peace, beautiful man. We love you. More.
Edward is survived by his wife Connie (nee Zangrilli), 1 daughter; Cheri Gruters-Lee of Lincoln Park, 2 sons; Ed and his wife Annika of Bernardsville, and Bob and his wife Barbara of Westfield, and 8 grandchildren; Chris, Sammi, Richard, Stuart, Evan, Grace, Matty, and Ryan.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Edward’s name are asked to consider Lincoln Park PAL, 10 Boonton Turnpike, PO Box 391, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035.
If you would like to send a private condolence directly to the family use this condolence section.
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday July 27, 2015 from 5-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Tuesday from the funeral home.
Entombment will be in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday July 27, 2015 from 5-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Tuesday from the funeral home.
Entombment will be in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.
Edward G. Gruters, age 74 of Lincoln Park passed away peacefully on Saturday July 25, 2015.
There are no words to describe the deep sadness we are feeling as we face the loss of an amazing husband, father and grandfather. Edward Gruters, of Lincoln Park, passed away today leaving behind a trail of broken hearts.
Ed was born and raised in Paterson and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, where he was an altar boy. He graduated from Eastside High School and earned his B.S. degree from Newark College of Engineering, now NJIT. Ed worked as an electrical engineer and systems analyst at AT&T in Newark for 33 years.
Married for almost 53 years to his childhood love, Connie (Zangrilli), they lived in Lincoln Park for almost 50 years, where they raised three children, Cheryl (Cheri), Ed (Eddie) and Bob (Bobby). Totally devoted to his family, Ed could be found building rooms, fixing cars, camping with his kids (plus extras!) and searching the house for donuts, cookies or ice cream at all hours of the night.
Just when he thought he had it all, Barbara, Annika and eight grandchildren arrived and his life got even better! Ever so proud of Christopher, Sammi, Richard, Evan, Stuart, Grace, Matty and Ryan, he cheered them on through baseball, field hockey, lacrosse, cross country and graduations from pre-school through college.
Ed was a PAL baseball coach for years. Many former players have said that their most memorable years in baseball were those playing for Coach Gruters. He remains an avid Yankees fan and Lincoln Park PAL trustee to this day.
Ed touched the hearts of so many and leaves words of wisdom we will never forget. We remember to measure twice, cut once, that paint is a consumption item, and most importantly, if it’s wet, it’s ice! He was a gem, a one-of-a-kind, a true gentleman.
Rest in peace, beautiful man. We love you. More.
Edward is survived by his wife Connie (nee Zangrilli), 1 daughter; Cheri Gruters-Lee of Lincoln Park, 2 sons; Ed and his wife Annika of Bernardsville, and Bob and his wife Barbara of Westfield, and 8 grandchildren; Chris, Sammi, Richard, Stuart, Evan, Grace, Matty, and Ryan.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Edward’s name are asked to consider Lincoln Park PAL, 10 Boonton Turnpike, PO Box 391, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035.
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