Obituary of Edward J. Holmes

Edward J. Holmes, 76, of the Landing section of Roxbury Township, passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2016 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare's in Dover. Born in Dover on January 29, 1940 to the late James E. and Madeline (Faschan), Edward grew up in Netcong where he graduated from Netcong High School. He moved to Landing in 1964. Edward served in the US Army and NJ National Guard from 1962-1968. He retired from Jersey Central Power & Light in August 1996 as Manager of Revenue Protection Services. Edward then joined Arnett Consulting Services in 1998 as their Senior Consultant and taught and trained utility company personnel throughout the world in revenue protection. He was past Chairperson and member of The Board of Directors of The International Utilities Revenue Protection Association, past Chairperson and member of The Board of Directors of the Northeast Utilities Revenue Protection Association and a member of the American Legion. Edward was predeceased by his wife of 35 years Gloria (Miller) Holmes in 1997. Survivors include a sister, Patricia (Holmes) Miller of Ledgewood, 10 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday February 4 from 9am – 12pm at the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. A prayer service will be offered at 12pm at the funeral home. Edward will be laid to rest, with his late wife, Gloria at the Stanhope Union Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Childrens' Hospital or the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For further information