Obituary of Edward J. Cookson, Jr.

Edward J Cookson, of Turnersville New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.  He was 68.
 
Legacy
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ed attended Germantown High School. He enlisted and served in the United States Marines where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Rifle Badge.
Following his time in the Armed Forces, Ed returned home and spent more than 30 years working as a Mechanical Engineer with various unions. He retired from Steam Fitters Local 420 in 2018.

Away from work, Ed enjoyed fishing, attending classic car shows and following local professional sports. He will be fondly remembered as a fun guy who loved to sing & dance with his buddies and enjoyed great conversation about old times & getting into trouble.  His greatest joy was Sunday dinners with his family. Ed will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
 
Family
Ed is the beloved father of Edward J. Cookson, III and his wife Laurie and Kristen Criblear and her husband Robert; loving grandfather of Robert Criblear, McKenna Cookson, Edward Cookson, IV and Charley Anne Criblear; brother of Geraldine Hamilton and Patrick Cookson; beloved companion of Patti D'Agostino and husband of Mary Jane(nee Kane) Cookson.
 
Farewell Tribute
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation after 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 573 Egg Harbor Road, Washington Twp. where his Memorial Ceremony will follow at 2:30 PM.  Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Ave., Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001 or woundedwarriorproject.org.

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