Edward Golding, 84, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Nov. 3 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank.
Ed was born Feb. 26, 1935 in Newry, County Down, Ireland to John and Ellen McAteer Golding. Ed was one of four children and is predeceased by his brother Bernard and sister Mae and is survived by his sister Kathleen of Kinsale, Ireland.
Ed emigrated to America in 1957, settling in the Bronx, New York City. Soon after, Ed met the person who would become the love of his life, Ann Cleary. Ed proudly served his newly adopted country in the U.S. Army. Ed and Ann were married in 1959 and went on to raise a family of seven children, relocating the growing family to Middletown in 1964.
Ed spent over 40 years working in the commercial baking industry for such companies at Sunshine Biscuits, Drakes, Mrs. Fields and Delicious Orchards.
In his spare time Ed had two major passions: coaching soccer and racing pigeons. He was one of the founding members of the St. Mary’s Soccer Athletic Association. He was also a successful pigeon fancier, serving as president of the Bayshore Pigeon Club and a member of The Central Jersey Combine.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Ann Golding; Michael and Kelli Golding; Annmarie and James McCarthy; John and Elizabeth Golding; daughter-in-law Linda Maguire; Thomas and Tara Golding; Daniel Golding; grandchildren, Nora, Kerrin, Grace, Tara, Brendan, Emily, Erin, and Meghan.
Edward was preceded in death by his sons, Edward and James Golding.
Ed was a faithful parishioner of St Mary’s Parish. He was totally devoted to his faith and family. Ed was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, godfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend to all, especially his dog Ben.
Tiocfaidh ar la (Our day will come)
Visitation was held Nov. 8 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Funeral services were Nov. 9 at the funeral home. A Funeral Liturgy was at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Edward’s name to the Barn for the Poorest of the Poor at barnforthepoor.org.
For more information or to send condolences, please visit pflegerfuneralhome.com.
