Edward George Ellam Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edward George Ellam, 70, of Oceanport, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday June 27, 2018 with his loving wife Christina (Mahon) of 27 years and his loving and devoted sons Christopher and Ryan at his side. Edward was born in Newark NJ and graduated from Woodbridge High School class of 1965, after high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force serving from 1967 to 1971. He then continued his education at Rutgers University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1977. He went on to have a long career with Calgon Carbon Corporation, as a regional sales director. After leaving Calgon Ed worked for several more years before retiring in 2011. After his retirement he thoroughly enjoyed riding his bike along the coastline, riding the waves at the beach, playing rounds of golf, reading spy novels and non-fiction books in his free time. He is predeceased by his parents Edwin and Evelyn (Kless) and his brother Fredrick Ellam. Surviving are his loving wife Christina Mahon-Ellam, his children; Christopher and Ryan Ellam, Jessica Bennett and her husband Jeffery, a brother Lawrence Ellam and his wife Pauline, His loving grandchildren Chloe and Ben, Many Nieces, Nephews and extended family. Edward was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to everyone. Visitation will be Sunday July 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. Funeral Mass for Edward will be offered 10:30 AM Monday July2 at St. Dorothea's RC Church in Eatontown. Burial to follow at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in West Long Branch, New Jersey. For online condolences and directions please visit Edward’s memorial website at www.bongarzonefuneralhome.com.

Edward George Ellam

August 27, 1947 - June 27, 2018