Edward William Schey passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Barnabas Medical Center surrounded by family. He was 91.
Born in Manhattan and raised in Forest Hills, NY, Edward lived in West Orange for the past 15 years and previously lived in South Orange. He was a sales representative with Thomasville Furniture. Upon retiring, he enjoyed a second career as a Vice President of the Clifton-Passaic Jewish Federation. An avid tennis player up into his 70’s, he was on the Board of trustees for 20 years at Temple Sharey-Tefilo Israel in South Orange and also past President with Temple Sha'arey Shalom in Springfield.
Surviving are his wife, Deanna; sons Michael and Steven Schey; stepson John Guterman and seven grandchildren. Edward was predeceased by his stepson, Jimmy Guterman.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 10:00 am at Temple Sharey-Tefilo Israel, South Orange. Burial will follow at B’Nai Abraham Memorial Park in Union. Donations in Edward’s memory may be made to Temple Sharey-Tefilo Israel.