Obituary of Edward A. Thompson

Edward A. Thompson, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Mr. Thompson was born June 12, 1954 in Englewood, the Beloved son of Emma L. (Gordon) Thompson and the late Edward Lewis Thompson. Ed lived in Wayne for over 30 years before moving to Glen Ridge. He graduated from Wayne Hills High School in 1973 where he performed in both the pit band and the marching band while a student. He went on to earn a BA from William Paterson University and then pursued his dream of being a music teacher, first substituting at Neumann Prep and Wayne Hills High Schools and eventually working for the Teaneck Public School System for many years. Throughout his life Ed was a gifted and talented singer, guitar player and multi-instrumentalist. He played with many bands including the Dave Elgardt Orchestra and also the Michael Amante Band. Beginning in the early 70's, Ed also started the folk group at Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, which became the popular Sunday evening mass spot for the Catholic youth of the greater Wayne area. Along with his parents and his sister, Ed was a founding member of Our Lady of Consolation. Ed was loved and admired by the congregation there and brought his enormous talent to the church for many years. He also played at the Prince of Peace Chapel at William Paterson University. An avid photographer, if he wasn't performing at an event he would frequently been seen there taking photos of everyone. Ed was predeceased by his beloved sister, Cheryl Anne Thompson in 2008 and his father Edward L. Thompson in 2004. Friends are welcome to attend the memorial Mass on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation R.C. Church, 1799 Hamburg Tpke in Wayne which will be celebrated by Fr. Michael D. Lombardo and Msgr. Peter Doody. In memory of Ed, donations may be made to the John Theurer Cancer Center, 92 Second Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Ed will always be remembered for his incredible talents and his great love for his family and many, many friends.