Edward J. Michaels' Obituary
Edward J. Michaels passed away unexpectedly from renal disease on July 19, 2016. He leaves behind his wife, Karen M. Michaels and (3) brother in laws Glendon, Robert, and Gary Doran. His parents Conrad E. Michaels and Viola R. Michaels predeceased him in 1970 and 1989.
Edward was born in Philadelphia and spent part of his childhood in the Bronx, NY. Having moved to Cinnaminson, NJ as a child with his parents, he spent most of his life in Burlington County, NJ. He graduated from Cinnaminson High School in 1969. He had an extensive life-long career in the security and private detective industry, including but not limited to, jobs with Associated Security Specialists, Titan Detective Agency, Bowles Corporate Security, Allied Protection, General Security, and most recently Assets Protection. At one point, he was a dog handler and worked with the local Edgewater Park Police Department in his younger days.
His true passion in life was photography. The Courier Post had opened a summer internship program to him as a press photographer in his youth, and he had a natural gift for photography. During his life, he had been active in the Masonic organization, had been Sgt. at Arms of Tri-State Association of Criminal Investigators, and held a license for ham radio operation. All who knew Ed can attest he had the gift of conversation and enjoyed immensely telling stories of his past and present with friends and family. Having been most recently a dialysis patient and partial bilateral foot amputee, his wife would like to express gratitude for all the medical personnel and friends and family who have aided in his care these last few years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ed's Memorial Service 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Merchantville Masonic Lodge, 6926 Park Avenue,Pennsauken, NJ 08109.
The family would appreciate memorial contributions, in Ed's name, may be made to the Masonic Lodge.
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