EDWARD
J. TOOMEY, of
Hackensack, NJ, died on Thursday, January 24, 2008,at Hackensack
University Medical Center, at the age of 77 years. Born in New
York City, he lived in Hackensack for 55 years. Prior to retiring,
he was a credit manager for Cambrex Company of Hasbrouck Heights. Ed
was a Past Grand Knight and member of the Knights of Columbus
Trinity Council # 747 of Hackensack, a member of Bishop O'Connor
General Assembly Fourth Degree of Hackensack, and also served as a District
Deputy with the New Jersey State Knights of Columbus. He was a Past
Exalted Ruler of the Hackensack Elks Lodge # 658. A parishioner of
Holy Trinity R. C. Church of Hackensack, he served as an usher for
45 years and also belonged to the Holy Name Society. He was a Navy
Veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine D.
(nee Loughman). Devoted father of Michael Toomey and his wife Donna
of Oradell, Kevin Toomey and his wife Eileen of Norwood, Christopher
Toomey and his wife Agatha of Hackensack, and Laurie Toomey of
Hackensack. Loving grandfather of Michael and Dennis Toomey. Dearest
brother of Jeremiah Toomey and his wife Carol of Melbourne, FL, John
Toomey of Huntington Beach, CA, and the late Gloria Baumann.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January
28th, at Holy Trinity R. C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack, at
10:00 AM. with burial following at George Washington Memorial
Park in Paramus, Visiting will be on Saturday from 7 - 9 PM and
Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to St. Jude's
Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN
38105-1942 would be appreciated
