Edward J. Bullard

Edward Jerome Bullard was born in Bronx NY to William and Almatha Bullard, the third of six children. He was baptized and confirmed in the Church of the Crucifixion in New York where he also served as an altar boy and acolyte along with his brothers. He attended Samuel Gompers High School before the travel bug bit him and his desire to see the world drew him to sign up to join the army. Due to his age, he asked his mother to sign the paperwork for parental consent. She vehemently refused initially, however his father stepped in and the papers got signed. After enlisting and being stationed abroad, he came back to NY and asked the beautiful Helen Wynn (a nursing student introduced to him by a friend years before) to marry him. The two married in January 1952. This union gave birth to six amazing children. The Army afforded him an opportunity to travel, meet people, learn and excel in electronics, even though he was color blind. After serving approximately 20 years in the Army, Ed retired from the Army at Fort Monmouth Military Base (Eatontown NJ). He was an extremely personable, giving, loving, caring and genuine person who found his joy working at Riverview Hospital (Red Bank NJ) in the field of electronics. The nursing staff, doctors and patients loved him, and he loved them. He was always willing to help wherever needed, forging life-long friendships with all kinds of people, even those others dismissed. His wife, Helen, was a nurse at the same hospital and the two touched so many lives everywhere they went. He retired from Riverview in 1991 after 20+ years. Ed was at home on the evening of November 11th, when he was escorted from this life to new life, free from the struggles of this world. Family members who preceded him in death are his Wife of 62 years - Helen; Son - Edward Jr; Grandson - Sebastian Siliga; Parents - William and Almatha Bullard; Sister - Elaine Ready; Four Brothers and their Wives - William (Ivy), Lionel (Audrey), Maxwell (Jacquelyn), and Nigel. He is survived by his Five Daughters – Cynthia Davis (Shelton) FL, Theresa Bundy (Frank) NJ, Jacquelyn Bullard NJ, Patricia Grace NJ, Jeanette Bullard NJ; Two Grandsons - Aaron Bullard NY, Uriah Siliga NJ; Three Granddaughters – Monica Kendra Fales (Brad) FL, Karla Jamison (Kevin) FL, Dinah Gallon FL; Two Great Grandsons - Myles Fales FL, Tyreek Gallon FL; Four Sisters-in-Law - Cecelia Marie NV, Gina Houston-Moore AL, Evelyn White (Greg) MD, Ophelia Wynn CO and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Our family is grateful for all the stories shared with us by his friends, former co-workers, acquaintances and innumerable people whose lives he touched. ACKNOWLEGEMENTS The Bullard family would like to extend our sincere gratitude for all the kindness and support shown to us throughout this journey. Thank you Anthony (Bongarzone Funeral Home) for your care and patience. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Jazz 4 Prostate Cancer Awareness or Clark Family Breast Cancer Services at: Jazz4PCA PO Box 246 Parlin NJ 08859 Jazz4pca.org Clark Family Breast Cancer Services 660 N Princeton Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Clarkfamilybreastcancerservices.org

Edward J. Bullard

July 18, 1931 - November 11, 2024