Edward William Festa
June 25, 1929 - November 15, 2011
Visitation
Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Thursday 11/17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Thursday 11/17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Friday 11/18, 9:00 am
Cemetery
Gate Of Heaven Cemetery
Hawthorne, NY
Friday 11/18, 11:00 am

Edward William Festa, 82, of Holmdel passed away on Tuesday November 15th, 2011 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. Born in Newark, NJ he lived in Irvington and then moved to Holmdel in 1963. Prior to his retirement in 1993, Edward was a Design Engineer at A.T.&T in Middletown. He is a former Deputy Mayor of Holmdel, a member of the Holmdel Republican Club, the Holmdel Senior Citizens, and the Red Bank Elks. He was a communicant and an usher at St. Catharine's Church in Holmdel. Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Julia, by brother his Ray Festa, and by his sisters Louise DeBacco and Frances Masucci. He is survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Palombo), his daughters Linda Minnella of Belmar, and Debra Loprete and her husband Louis of Livingston, by his grandchildren Joseph, Michael and his wife Nicole, Daniel and Nicholas Minnella, and by his great grandchild Giuliana Minnella. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday at 9:00A.M at St. Catharine's Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory would be appreciated either to the Deborah Hospital or to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Visitation
Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Map
Thursday 11/17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Map
Thursday 11/17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Friday 11/18, 9:00 am
Cemetery
Gate Of Heaven Cemetery
Hawthorne, NY
Map
Friday 11/18, 11:00 am

Edward William Festa, 82, of Holmdel passed away on Tuesday November 15th, 2011 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. Born in Newark, NJ he lived in Irvington and then moved to Holmdel in 1963. Prior to his retirement in 1993, Edward was a Design Engineer at A.T.&T in Middletown. He is a former Deputy …
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Al Black & Katie Bent left a message on November 29, 2012:
Mary and family, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. May Ed be in peace forever.
Michael Rosamilia left a message on November 19, 2012:
Debbie, So sorry to hear about the death of your father. I was unable to make the wake and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. My condolences to your mom and family. Love, Mike
mary ann de sarno left a message on November 17, 2012:
Linda and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. Know that I will keep your dad and your family in my prayers. May God give you comfort at this difficult time. Love, Mary Ann DeSarno
Viorica left a message on November 17, 2012:
My heartfelt sorrow goes your way, dear Linda! Let us believe that he is in a better place and share our love and fond memories. Time heals and so does dance! Love to you and yours, Viorica
Camille Widdows left a message on November 17, 2012:
Dear Debbie, Lou and family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Dad. I know how close you were and how you must be devastated. My wish for all of you is that the wonderful memories of your Dad will keep him with you forever and help fill the void in your lives created by his passing.
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mona pollard left a message on November 16, 2012:
My dear friend Linda and family. I am so sorry to hear the passing of your beloved father. I share your grief and hope you find solace in your family and friends. Love to all. Mona Pollard
Ruth & Pete Bihuniak left a message on November 16, 2012:
Linda, Our thoughts & prayers are going out to you & your family.
Kathi and John Carmody left a message on November 16, 2012:
To Debra and Lou: Debra: So very sorry to hear about you Dad's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely Kathi and John Carmody
Debbie Karrick left a message on November 16, 2012:
My friend Linda, I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He is now at peace.
Sharon Burke left a message on November 16, 2012:
Dear Mary, Linda and Debbie- we share in your sorrow and loss- we loved Eddie and will remember many wonderful times with him. He was a dear friend. May your hearts be filled with loving memories and may he rest in peace. Love, Anne, Sharon and Adrienne Burke
Heather Jo Pinsky left a message on November 16, 2012:
My Sweetest Linda & Family, My heart & love are with you & your loved ones. Please accept my sincere condolensces. Please keep in mind "until we meet again, I place you in heaven's hands..." I pray these words bring you & all your beloved peace...
Mona left a message on November 16, 2012:
We are so deeply sorry to hear the news. We hope that memories of happy times will help ease the pain of losing him. Much love, Mona, Keith, Reese & Jack
Sharon left a message on November 15, 2012:
Dear Uncle Ed, I love you and will miss you. I know that my Dad was there when you went home to be with the Lord.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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