Edward R. Hando

October 17, 1933 - December 15, 2013

Edward R. Hando, 80 died Sunday December 15, 2013 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles and Mary Hando. He was a resident of Manville, NJ for the past 58 years. Mr. Hando served his Country Honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. Mr. Hando worked in the maintenance department for the Calico Corporation in Bound Brook, NJ, which later became the American Cyanamid Corporation, for many years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Thomas J. Kavanaugh V.F.W. Post #2290 in Manville, NJ. He also enjoyed watching baseball and football. Mr. Hando enjoyed spending time with family and especially going to IHOP and Applebee's with his brother. He was very respectful of his deceased parents by going to their graves with his brother. Mr. Hando was a very active member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ. He also was a member of the Holy Name Society and enjoyed volunteering his free time to the Church. He was predeceased by his sister Irene Hando Sujansky. He is survived by his brother Victor S. Hando and his wife Joan of Belford, NJ., his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by many cousins and second cousins. The viewing will be on Wednesday December 18, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ 08835. (908)575-8512. The Parastas Service will take place at 7:30 PM during the evening viewing. The Funeral will be on Thursday December 19, 2013 10:00 AM from the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by a 11:00 AM Liturgy at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ. Donations may be made in his memory to: St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844. For additional information please visit our website at www.ketusky.com.