Edward W Rupp

He passed away on January 19, 2024 at Community Medical Center in Toms River after a short illness. He retired as sergeant in 2010 after devoting 40 years of service to the Lakewood Police Department.

A deeply loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Edd enjoyed bowling, playing golf, working on cars, and spending time with his family and dogs.

He was predeceased by his father Edward, mother Helen, and brother Paul, and is survived by his wife of 41 years Kathleen, children Helen (Billy), Eric (Ann), Meg, and Katie (Tom), and grandchildren Ellyse, Andrew, Jack and Alex, his sisters Nancy and Tami and his brother Troy, and a large extended family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of his favorite charities: St Jude’s, American Heart Association or the Jersey Shore Animal Center.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Edd's Life will be held on Sunday, January 28th 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at D'Elia Funeral Home located at 1300 Vermont Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701