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Edward McNellis

Mays Landing, New Jersey

March 7, 1933 - June 13, 2019

Edward McNellis Obituary

Edward Joseph “Bud” McNellis Jr. Edward Joseph McNellis Jr, age 86, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, died Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born on March 7, 1933, in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna Severs McNellis. Ed worked with his father in hospitality managing the Carolina Crest Hotel and Flying Dutchmen Restaurant, both in Atlantic City and was a retired realtor. He loved being with his family. His four children and their children gave him many hours of love and enjoyment. Throughout his life, Ed enjoyed playing the piano, banjo and accordion with his brother Donald; with the family singing along. What is remembered most is the laughter that all enjoyed. He was predeceased by Barbara (Windy) Pfleghar McNellis Harris, mother of his children, of whom he loved and missed and sister Ursula Walls. Survivors include his children, Cindy McNellis (Randolph Friel), Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Michael McNellis (Dr. Allie Selkirk), Beverly Hills, CA, Brian McNellis (Lisa Angelastro McNellis), Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Colleen McNellis Haraldsson (Rikard Haraldsson), Elkton, MD, and grandchildren, Shane, Casey (Jim), Brendan, Nolan, Morgan, Rosie, Megan, Amanda, Niklas, Daria, Jim, Matthew (Morgan), Michaellea (Matt), Marc, Maddison, and great grandchildren, Emma, Oliver, Arden, Emmie; his brother Donald McNellis and his longtime friend, Joanne Gabriel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, 5021 Harding Highway Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330. Visitation will be held in the church 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing, NJ In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Society

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