Edward Joseph Dunphy Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Vero Beach, Florida on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the age of 84.

Edward was born on December 30, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York to Edward J. Dunphy Sr. & Frances (Ramsay) Dunphy. Edward was raised in Brooklyn, New York with his sister Virginia. Ed attended Brooklyn Preparatory School, Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmetsburg, Maryland, The University of Virginia and New York University. Ed went on to law school at Fordham University where he received his Law Degree as well as is Juris Doctorate.

Ed entered the United States Army serving his country at Fort Dix and Fort Bennett. Achieving the rank of Captain, he served in the Judge Advocates General's Corp or JAG Corp. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Ed went on to work at Airco Corporation, NYC, NY. In 1971, Ed worked at Crouse Hinds Corporation as Vice President of Personnel in Syracuse, New York, until 1987. Ed moved on to Wagner Industries, Morristown, N.J. where he continued his career until his retirement in 1991. In continuing his public service efforts, Edward was elected to the position of Justice of the Peace in Skaneateles, New York where he and his family resided for 29 years.

On August 4th 1958, Ed married Jane Auwerda at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York. Their love for each other through marriage of 56 years was the foundation for a family rooted in the Catholic Faith and Irish Traditions. In June 1960, Ed & Jane had their first child, Kevin and 6 years later along came Brian. Over the years the family engaged in many activities together such as skiing, golf and hockey. Ed was one of the founders of the Snow Belt Hockey League for youth in Skaneateles, New York. Ed and Jane were blessed to gain two daughters-in-laws. Kevin: Anita (McEnery) Dunphy and Brian: Cynthia ( Metras) Dunphy. Ed and Jane were also blessed with 4 grandchildren, Sean 24, Ryan 20, Michael 16, and Aimee 14.
Ed continued to volunteer his time in practicing law for the State of Florida as a Pro-Bono Lawyer. He exemplified the true meaning of the Fighting Irish, always encouraging others to be their best. He took up ice skating later in life, much to the chagrin of his loving wife Jane.

Ed was a devout catholic and attended daily mass; many friendships were formed over the years at St. Mary's in Skaneateles, NY and Holy Cross in Vero Beach, Fl. He took a personal interest in his family and grandchildren always encouraging them to do what's right and to be their best. Three words to sum up Ed's life: generosity, genuine, great sense of humor.

Services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, Florida on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 10:00am. A private internment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association.