Obituary of Edward Joseph McLaughlin

OBITUARY Edward J "Bug Eyes" McLaughlin, 76, of Villas passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his home. Born in Philadelphia and formerly of that city, he has been a Cape May area resident for 14 years. Edward served his country in the US Army. He was a member of St Raymond's RC Church, the Villas VFW, a former member of the Cahill's Mummers Brigade, and was active in planning the Mummer's Parade in Philadelphia. Edward was a computer analyst at Quarter Master Defense Supply in Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Mary (nee Nichols) of Villas; his son Edward (Carmella) McLaughlin of Essington, PA; his daughter Tracey (Joe) Donahue of Villas; and nine grandchildren: Rae Anne, Joey, Eddie, McKenna, Brian, Dylan, Nina, Sarah, & Maya. Also surviving are his: brother Jerry McLaughlin of Eddystone, PA; brother Michael McLaughlin of Eddystone, PA; sister Rita Carvin of Holmes, PA; and sister Peggy Spera of Glenolden, PA. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Parish of St John Neumann, St Raymond's RC Church, Ocean & Bayshore Rd, Villas, NJ; where friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the service at Cold Spring Cemetery, 780 Seashore Rd, Cold Spring, NJ 08204. The family suggests donations in Edward's memory to the Love of Linda Cancer Fund, PO Box 1053, Wildwood, NJ 08260. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.