Obituary of Edward J Lange Sr

Edward J. Lange, Sr., 74, Rio Grande, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 14th at Crest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cape May Court House. Born October 14, 1950 in Fort Lauderdale, he was the son of the late Henry and Rosemarie Lange. Ed worked as a plumber and pipefitter for the Plumber and Pipefitters Union 322. He was a hard worker and good provider to his family. He was selfless and would do anything for anyone without hesitation. When he wasn't hard at work, he could be found enjoying the peacefulness fishing on the banks of his favorite fishing spot. He was a member of the Villas Fishing Club and the Elks; where he was a member of their dart league. He served in the United States Army from 1970-1972 as a SP4. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Butch, Cye, Diana and Cookie. Ed will forever be missed by his wife of 50 years, Sharon (nee Stocker); son Ed Lange Jr. (Lisa) and daughter Heather Hedley (Bill); grand daughters Willow and Lily; mother-in-law Amelia; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Edward's life will be held Wednesday, February 19th at 11AM at Evoy Funeral Home 3218 Bayshore Road North Cape May NJ. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10AM until the time of service. Interment with military honors will be held on the grounds of the Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery. The family would prefer donations be made in Ed's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at support.woundedwarriorproject.org.