Edward Vincent O’Donnell, known by most as Eddie O, passed away suddenly at his home on February 8, 2021. He was 58 years young.
Ed grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, and always shared how much he loved spending his childhood there, especially spending time with one of his biggest influences Pete Seabron. Ed then moved to Rockaway, New Jersey, where he started his family. He later moved to Livingston, New Jersey, where he continued to grow his family and spent the last 21 years.
Ed was a contractor for more than 40 years and was affiliated with Pella Windows throughout his career, otherwise known as the Pella Fella.
Ed was a third-degree member and a new officer of the Columbian Association of the Knights of Columbus in Livingston, New Jersey. He was also a member ofthe Livingston Elks and the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh in West Orange, New Jersey. Ed was a faithful member of St. Philomena’s Parish in Livingston.
Anyone who knew Eddie O knew he was always the life of the party. He loved spending time in Maine with his family and having many backyard barbecues. Ed loved to go on fishing trips, snowmobiling trips or spend time golfing with his many friends. He truly enjoyed his life and would always say, “What do you call this? Livin’!”
Ed was a very kind soul to everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
Ed was grateful and lucky to have finally found and met his paternal side of the family thanks to his cousin, Daisha Green.
Ed was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth Cepeda and his father, Robert Edward Schofield. He is survived by his beloved wife, JoAnne “Jokid” (Curry) O’Donnell of Livingston, New Jersey. He is also survived by his loving children, Christina O’Donnell of Hamilton, New Jersey; Paige Barkley and her husband, Rick, of Rockaway, New Jersey; Renae O’Donnell of Rockaway; and Eddie, Erin and Molly of Livingston; his siblings, John Torres of Phoenix, Arizona; Robert Schofield of Scottsdale, Arizona; Staci Cornelius and her husband, Lance, of Milford, Delaware; and Todd Schofield and his wife, Sue, of Roseville, California; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Anyone who would like to share a memory of Eddie O can do so on the Facebook page group called “Remembering Ed O’Donnell.”
A celebration of Eddie O’s life will take place at a later date.
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