Edward Anthony Oleksy
Died: Feb 10, 2020
He served in the National Guard from 1969 to 1975. Edward worked the majority of his 39 year career with Warner Lambert. He later retired as the Global Director of Fleet for Pfizer Corporation, Manhattan, NY. Ed had a love for cars and served on the Hackettstown Recreation Commission, Volunteered at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, enjoyed playing poker with family and friends, bowling, watching his favorite TV shows and playing golf.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna (Velardi) Oleksy, his cherished daughter, Bernadette Christensen and husband Robert, his loving sons, Edward A. Oleksy, III and wife Cristina, Michael Oleksy and wife Ana, eight grandchildren, Michael, Olivia, Bobby, Lena, Bradley, Nathan, Jacob and Derek, many nieces, nephews, cousins and his dog, Cody.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Saturday, February 15 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ with Father Javier officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown.
Visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2020 from 4-8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hackettstown First Aid & Rescue Squad, PO Box 201, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840 or to the Hackettstown/Mansfield PBA Local 369, 215 West Stiger Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 in memory of Ed.
Condolences:
Sal and Carol Mirando
#20
February 15th, 2020 5:14 pm
Dear Cousin Donna,
Sal and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.
May the belief that Ed is now reunited with his Heavenly Father give you comfort and peace!
Sympathy, Thoughts and Prayers.
Love, Sal and Carol
Michael Leto & Family
#19
February 14th, 2020 5:36 pm
Dear Donna & Family
Very Sorry for your loss. Ed was such a great Guy from the many affairs I have covered for the family. I recall one thing he always had a smile on his face through my lens I always saw. May He RIP and Watch over all his Family and Grandchildren. Michael Leto & Family
Chas Ricci
#18
February 13th, 2020 10:40 pm
Dear Donna and the Oleksy family,
Ed was one of the finest person's I had ever met in my entire life. I saw his leadership first hand at Warner-Lambert, in the respect he showed the people who reported to him, and the sincere respect and admiration they showed him in return. When I first met Ed, I knew that he was a man of character and compassion toward people and fellow colleagues. After the merger with Pfizer, Ed and I used to take the train into, and out of the City together. Being from Morris Plains, my commute was far shorter than his. How he managed to make that commute day in and day out, was amazing to me. Obviously it was done for the benefit and the love of his family. I will always remember our friendship fondly. I was lucky and honored to have known him. To you, Donna, and all of your family, we extend our sincerest sympathy and condolences.
Chas and Bonnie Ricci
Traci and Vinny Cangiano
#17
February 13th, 2020 7:34 pm
So sorry to hear this. Keeping all of you in our prayers. Sending love. Traci, Vin, Daniella and Kristina
Lois and Bob Ruggiero
#16
February 13th, 2020 9:58 am
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Ed was such a great guy and family man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending our love to everyone.
Donna and family our hearts are broken we have so many fond memories abou t Ed
#15
February 13th, 2020 7:12 am
Bev Presti
#14
February 13th, 2020 6:50 am
Expressing my deepest sympathy to Ed’s entire family. So sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. He has always been held in highest esteem of his colleagues and business associates. Having been his GM Fleet Rep for many years, we shared many family stories and developed a great friendship . Ed’s kind soul and gentlemanly nature always touched me; and the love of his family showed me a path that I try to follow to this day. RIP my friend .
Kimberly Ruggiero Inglis
#13
February 12th, 2020 10:02 pm
Donna & Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Sending extra big hugs and a whole lotta love your way. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kim
Connie Nolan
#12
February 12th, 2020 9:35 pm
Donna hugs and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for the loss of your husband.
Abby & Bill Caswell
#11
February 12th, 2020 6:44 pm
Dear Donna & Family We are so sorry for your loss you and your family are in our prayers Love cousin Abby and Bill
Deb and cher
#10
February 12th, 2020 6:12 pm
Donna and family we are sorry to hear of your loss will will be in our prayers
John and Judy Anastas
#9
February 12th, 2020 3:56 pm
Dear Donna and family. All the memories we have of our times in the neighborhood with you and Ed. So sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was a quiet classy guy.
Chris Taylor
#8
February 12th, 2020 1:18 pm
Dear Donna, Edward, Michael and Bernadette and families,
It was shocking to hear of Ed’s passing and I am so very sorry for all of you. Whenever I think of Ed, I remember his wonderful smile! He was such a nice man.
Bob and Rose Marie Tiefenbacher
#7
February 12th, 2020 10:19 am
Dear Donna and Family
Ed was truly a giant in his work, but most importantly he was a fantastic person.
He always made you feel that you were the most important one in the room but we all knew that Ed always was.
Rest in Peace, my Friend.
Bob and Rose Marie Tiefenbacher
Suzanne Sutton
#6
February 12th, 2020 9:32 am
Mrs .O, Bern & Family-
I will remember Mr. O as a strong & caring man.
I know how proud he was of each his children & grandchildren. Your family was his world! My love & prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time. Love never ends.
Steve Siro
#5
February 12th, 2020 7:07 am
Ed, you and your family always treated me like one of your own. I feel like I've lost a brother. Thank you for the wonderful memories. Until we meet again in heaven. Love you, brother. Steve
Annette & Al Milone
#4
February 12th, 2020 6:48 am
Dear Donna and Family
We send our Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family. Eddie was a great guy with a wonderful personality. Please know we will keep all of you in our prayers
Love Cousin Annette and Al
Eleanor Canonico ( Russo )
#3
February 12th, 2020 6:26 am
Ed was a quiet person but love his wife very much and his children plus all his grandchildren he never had a bad word to say about anyone just would shake his head and shrugged his shoulders and quietly say o well u will be greatly missed
Joan Kiedes
#2
February 11th, 2020 11:36 pm
Dear Donna and family... I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and the whole family.
Dolores and Tony Scalesse Jr
#1
February 11th, 2020 3:25 pm
There are no words that can explain the sadness in my heart , it just aches. Ed , you will always be i our hearts !
You were the kindness person , caring person giving person!
I will always remember how you were there for me during a troubling time in my life ,you were a big brother to me and I had your shoulder to lean on, which will live in my heart forever! Oh if you see my mom and everyone playing poker be sure they don’t put pennies in the pot , if they do throw you can throw them down to us! “PENNIES FROM HEAVEN”
Rip brother in law TILL WE MEET AGAIN Dolores and Tony
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