DR. EDWARD J. FETTER

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO: CATHOLIC CHARITIES https://ccpaterson.org/gruenert OR TO: THE ABBEY SAINT-JOSEPH DE CLAIRVAL https://clairval.com FUNERAL HOME VISITATION: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 2PM TO 4PM AND 7PM TO 9PM WITH CLOSING PRAYERS AT 8:45PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7882524042?pwd=Umg4azJlUjBHcXZWUExaMlV0bkJDUT09 Meeting ID: 788 252 4042 Passcode: 123 One tap mobile +16465588656,,7882524042# US (New York) +13017158592,,7882524042# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 788 252 4042 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keskSU2ocu CHURCH VISITATION: THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 10AM TO 11AM ST. SIMON THE APOSTLE RC CHURCH 1010 GREEN POND ROAD NEWFOUNDLAND, NJ 07435 VIDEO LINK FOR THE CHURCH VISITATION: https://stsimonapostle.org/ MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 11AM ST. SIMON THE APOSTLE RC CHURCH 1010 GREEN POND ROAD NEWFOUNDLAND, NJ 07435 VIDEO LINK FOR THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: https://stsimonapostle.org/ PRIVATE FINAL DISPOSITION Dr. Edward J. Fetter, 87, of Oak Ridge NJ, passed away Monday March 1, 2021, surrounded by family. An only child born on May 17, 1933 to Mary (nee Vidali) and Joseph Fetter in New York City near the old New York Yankee stadium. His father died when he was three, and his mother Mary never remarried. She raised him as a single mom in Philadelphia, PA and predeceased him. He was a good baseball player and considered the minor leagues as an outfielder but chose college and chemistry. Later ending his baseball career as an Outfielder for the West Milford Old Timers softball league. Ed was a patient, wise, loving man who always lent an ear and gave a piece of his heart to all in his life. At his end, his heart gave out but never gave up. He lived a full happy life. Ed graduated Magna Cum Laude from LaSalle University with a Bachelor of Arts. He continued his studies at University of Maryland and earned a Master of Science in 1958 and a PhD in Chemistry in 1961. Ed worked at American Cyanamid/Cytec Inc. for 37 years rising to Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs International when he retired. He was revered in the chemical industry for 4 life changing patents and his outstanding knowledge and problem-solving skills. His distinguished career earned him international recognition in the chemical industry. Ed married Gloria Maria Caballero Fetter. Together for 63 years, they blessed this world with a wonderful family of 6 children, 17 grandchildren, and just in the last year 3 great grandchildren plus 2 more on the way. He is survived by his wife Gloria, his children; Terésa Geisheker, Lynne Daviet, Maria Smith, Gary Fetter, Mark Fetter, and Karen Curtiss. Dr. Edward J. Fetter remained true to his family and his faith his entire life. Now he will be remembered as he lives on in heaven. Rest in Peace faithful one. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm with closing prayers at 8:45pm (open to family and friends, masks required) at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (for GPS use 1 Post Place). Visitation will also take place on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 10am to 11am (open to family and friends, masks required) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Simon the Apostle RC Church, 1010 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435, video Link: Go to https://stsimonapostle.org/ and follow site instructions. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Ed’s name to: Catholic Charities https://ccpaterson.org/gruenert or to: The Abbey Saint-Joseph de Clairval https://clairval.com Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as find driving directions to the funeral home.

DR. EDWARD J. FETTER

May 17, 1933 - March 1, 2021