Edward LaBarre, III

Edward LaBarre, III, age 54, of Wayne, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021.

Ed was born in Paterson on March 16, 1966. He was raised in Wayne and graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1984.

Ed enjoyed a career of 34 years with Schenck Process, LLC. Early in his career, he did a lot of international travel which afforded him the opportunity to see various parts of the world. But nothing compared to the many, many... many trips to Disneyworld and vacations in OBX with his family. Any time spent with his family was what he treasured most; from game nights to family gatherings, and everything in between. To say that Ed loved to be involved in his children’s lives does not do justice to how extraordinary of a father he was. His warmth and affability was not reserved for only those close to him; he was always willing to lend a helping hand or an encouraging word to family, friends, or strangers.

Ed proposed to his dear wife Mary on Valentine’s Day and after a two year engagement, they were married on August 4th, 1990. They met in high school when she asked him to hold her seat at a party and she came back to him holding her seat up in the air. The jokes and laughter continued throughout their life together and the love that they shared was immeasurable.

Ed could make anyone smile and make whole rooms break out into laughter. He never passed up an opportunity for a good (or not so good) joke or prank. His strength and resilience, even through his 8 year battle with cancer, inspired all of those around him. Refusing to let his diagnosis define him, Ed continued to make amazing memories and live his life to the fullest.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife Mary LaBarre (nee Iapoce) of Wayne; three much-loved children: Alyssa, Casey and Gregory, all of Wayne; man's best friend: Shadow; cherished parents Elvie and Edward LaBarre of Wayne; dear sisters: Laura McKay of Wayne, and Deneen Mathews and husband Scott of Vernon; dear mother-in-law Kathleen Iapoce of Wayne; dear brother-in-law’s: Rick Iapoce and wife Sue, and Michael Iapoce and wife Sue; treasured nieces and nephews: Heather Lee and husband Robert; Stephen McKay; Anthony Daskus and his wife Nicole; Nicholas Mathews; Ricky Iapoce; Kevin, Connor, and Kieran Iapoce; 5 great-nieces and great-nephews; and many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father-in-law Richard Iapoce and nephew Kyle Iapoce.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ed’s name are asked to consider:

Cancer Research Institute

29 Broadway, Floor 4,

New York, NY 10006-3111

or online at CancerResearch.org.