Edmond Vincent Lawlor, Jr. of Redding, CT passed away peacefully in his home on March 13, 2018, at the age of 87, surrounded by his family.

Formerly of Madison and Normandy Beach NJ, Ed was born July 20, 1930 in South Orange NJ, to the late Edmond Vincent Lawlor, Sr. and Anna Ferris Lawlor. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep High School in West Orange NJ ('47). He received a B.S. in Economics & Finance from Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg MD ('51), and a Master of Finance from Seton Hall University ('61).

After graduation from college, Ed fought in the Korean War as a Second Lieutenant in the army. Returning home, he worked for the New Jersey Savings League for 43 years, serving 22 years as President. He retired in 1996.

Ed was always very active in any community of which he was a part, especially the Catholic Church. He will be remembered for his generosity with his time, his leadership and his humor. He was proud of his Irish heritage and visited Ireland, the birthplace of his father, many times. He was also an avid sailor, golfer and poker player.

Ed is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Marion Springer Lawlor, and his siblings, Jack Lawlor of Noank CT, Marg Kirby of Long Meadow MA, Anne O'Brien of Bernardsville NJ and Richard Lawlor of Convent Station, NJ. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Tim Lawlor and his wife Lee Ann of Wilmette IL, Nan Speicher and her husband Chris of Scranton PA, Barbara Boucher and her husband David of Mahwah NJ, Jack Lawlor and his wife Missy of Greenville SC, Rosemary Heinzerling and her husband Billy of Greenwich CT, and Carol Walters and her husband Marc of Reisterstown MD. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 30 Church Street, Redding CT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Dorothy Day Hospitality House soup kitchen, 11 Spring Street, Danbury CT. Mailing Address: PO Box 922 Danbury CT 06813-0922. Tel: (203) 743-7988. E-mail: webmaster@dorothydaydanbury.org

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