Edward P. Nolan, age 73, passed away at home June 14 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ed was born in West Point, New York before moving to New Jersey. He served as a transportation specialist in the U.S. Army from 1964-1967. He was a volunteer fireman with Wanamassa Fire Company from 1971-1974.
Ed was a resident of Shrewsbury Township for 33 years. Besides his family and love for cats, his passion was his commitment to the township. In 2009, he was elected as Democratic Committee Chair and to his first term as mayor; he spent 10 years serving the Township of Shrewsbury, resigning as mayor only days before his passing.
He is survived by his lifelong love Nancy Wiseman and his four daughters, Florence Sanders and husband John, Dawn Quinones and husband Alex, Amy LaPage and husband Sean, and Kelly Nolan and her significant other Chris Pommerencke. He is also survived by brothers Kevin, Rich and Chris and sister Gail, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, Wilbur Nolan and Alice Winnifred Burns, his brothers Tim and Billy and sister Sharon.
A memorial service will be held in the place he cherished the most. Date soon to follow.
