Obituary of Alfred R. Edel

ALFRED R. EDEL, 84, most recently of East Stroudsburg, Pa., died May 25, 2019 at Newton Medical Center, Newton, N.J.

Born and raised in Paterson, Alfred was a Central High School graduate and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

The longtime Haledon resident was a mechanical engineer at John Royle & Sons, Paterson/Pompton Lakes for more than 45 years.

Alfred was predeceased by his wife, Irene Caskey Edel, who died April 5, 2019; and a sister, Ruth Klein Muccio of Woodland Park.

He is survived by his son Raymond Edel (Kathryn Edel) of Clifton; a son, John Edel of Garfield; a daughter Joan Edel Murchio (Willy Murchio) of Shohola, Pa. and beloved granddaughter Paulina Edel of Clifton.

Alfred was a longtime volunteer of the Haledon Police Athletic League and a member of The Veteran Club, Haledon.

Memorial Visiting will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at DeLuccia-Lozito Funeral Home, Inc., 265 Belmont Ave., Haledon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, N.J. 07860.