Edward J Grabowski

September 5, 2014 - September 5, 2014

Date of Notice: Friday, September 5, 2014; Courier Post. Edward J. Grabowski "Big Ed", 65, of the Leisuretowne section of Southampton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Ed resided in Leisuretowne for the last 10 years. In his youth, Eddie was active in the Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. In his later years, after his retirement, he enjoyed playing cards and swimming with his many friends in Leisuretowne. Ed was an enthusiastic Philadelphia sports fan, who especially liked the Philadelphia Eagles. Beloved son of the late Edward S. and Lillian Grabowski; brother of the late Ronald Grabowski; he is survived by his two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Dr. John Barbagiovanni, and Maria and Kenneth Cooley; his sister-in-law, Helena Grabowski; and he will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, September 8, 2014, from 9-10AM, at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30AM, at St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40 Jackson Rd., Medford. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Eddie's memory to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691; or to the American Diabetes Association , NJ Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150.