Capt. Edward M. Grady, 92, of Middletown, passed away July 18 at Bayside Manor in Keansburg. Born in Queens, New York, he was raised in Keansburg and was a resident of Middletown most of his life.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before being honorably discharged. He would continue his life on the water first as a ferry captain for the City of Keansburg, and later would captain excursion, ferry and tug boats, working his way up the ranks from pilot to captain. Among the companies he worked for were N.J. Central Railroad and Hudson River Day Line, before retiring from Mobile Oil Corporation. When he wasn’t working, he could often be found working with his hands, especially woodworking. He was a member of the local Elks, VFW, and American Legion. He was a communicant at St. Catherine’s RC Church in Middletown.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret “Dolly” Grady in 2015.
Surviving are his children, Margaret Grady of Keyport, Noreen Schroder and her husband Christopher of Middletown, and Edward Grady of Florida; his grandchildren, Marc Hutchinson and his wife Michelle of Middletown, and Sarah and Melissa Grady of Florida.
Visitation was July 19 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A funeral Liturgy was offered July 20 at St. Catherine’s RC Church, Middletown. Interment followed at Bay View Cemetery, Leonardo.
