Obituary of Edwin Charles Henderson

Henderson, Edwin Charles age 80 of Lafayette at rest in Paterson on March 11, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Palo) Henderson (2007). Loving Father of Karen Melone and her companion Steven Mills of Lafayette. Brother of Robert Henderson of Mechanicsburg, PA. Brother-in-law of Robert Palo of FL, Angelo Palo and his wife Julie of FL, and Diane Henderson. Uncle of Michelle Palo, Bridget Wehmeyer and her husband Phil, Kelly Silverstein and her husband Andy, Erin Short, and Bobby Palo. Loving Companion of Emily Van Biert. Born in Lyndhurst, he lived in Lyndhurst for twenty-five years, then Totowa for fifty-six years before moving to Lafayette four years ago. He was a Driver for Ottilio & Sons Inc., Paterson for many years before retiring. Prior to that, he was a Truck Driver for Henderson Oil Company, Lyndhurst. Mr. Henderson was a member of the Teamsters Local Union #560. Edwin was a member of the American Truck Historical Society. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, North Arlington. Friends may call Tuesday 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.