Edward Joseph Connor

October 5, 1931 - February 16, 2019

Edward Joseph Connor, age 87 of Bridgeport, died on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was born in South Philadelphia on October 5, 1931 son of the late Edward Joseph and Laura (Collins) Connor. He was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude (Maguire) Connor for 59 years. He graduated from South Philadelphia High School Class of 1949. He then went onto serve his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1952-1960. Edward was employed by Phoenix Steel as a cost accountant for over 31 years. He was a member of the Golden Sunrise NYA, which is an organization that competed in the Fancy Division of the Annual Mummer’s Parade. He was a proud member of the AOH Notre Dame Division 1 in Swedesburg, where he was a member of the Isle of Erin Degree Team. He enjoyed all things to do with the beach, reading, baseball and college basketball. He was a family man, who loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by: 3 daughters, Colleen Pruski (Jerry) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Patricia Tanking (John) of Harrisburg and Sharon Connor of Bridgeport; 6 grandchildren, Aaron, Sara, Eddie, Michael, Lauren and Erin; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret D’Lauro. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Friday morning, February 22nd, from 9-10:20am at Mother of Divine Providence Church, Allendale Rd., King of Prussia. Mass will commence in the church at 10:30am. Internment, St. Patrick Cemetery in Norristown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org or 877-832-6997. Professional arrangements are by the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA 19428.