Obituary of Edward A. Krajkowski

Edward Alexander Krajkowski passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from City College of New York and married Barbara (nee Benoit) in January 1961. They moved to Washington, DC where Ed worked at the Naval Propellant Plant, in Indianhead, Maryland. In 1963 they moved to Parsippany, NJ where they lived for the next 52 years. Ed worked at Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, NJ for 42 years and retired in 2001. Ed received his Master's Degree in Financial Management from NJIT. He loved magic, painting, country dancing, and singing. In the 50's, he recorded several records with Bill and the Glens and Billy and Eddie. Ed performed at the Barn Theater in Montville and other local theaters for 25 years. He then became the major patron for The Women's Theater Company in Lake Hiawatha. Ed is survived by his wife Barbara, their son John, his wife Deborah and their sons, Alexander, Samuel, Edward and their daughter, Jane and her son Bennett. Public visitation will take place on Thursday, August 18th from 4-8 pm at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Ave., Denville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 19th at 9:00 am at St. Mary's RC Church, 15 Myers Ave., Denville, NJ 07834. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Edward's name to VNA Friendship House Attn: VNA Foundation, 175 South St., Morristown, NJ 07960. He enjoyed so many hours of play and kindness there. Please leave a condolence for his family.