Edward Harbeck

Edward Harbeck (Ed), of Milltown, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 69 years old. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he has lived in Milltown for the past 28 years.

He worked for Con Edison in NY for 43 years, retiring as Chief Construction Inspector in 2016. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church in Milltown.

Ed was very active in Milltown. He was Little League umpire and a youth football referee. He enjoyed golfing and reading and was an avid Rangers Hockey fan. Most of all he loved going to his grandchildren’s activities and being with his family.

He’s predeceased by his parents Edward F. Harbeck Sr. and Dorothy (Nixon) Harbeck.

Surviving is his loving wife Kathleen (Cascone) Harbeck, his daughters Alison Vivenzio (Derek) of Old Bridge and Jaclyn Kovach (Lou) of Old Bridge; his sister Terri Simms (Doug) of Pembroke Pines Florida; his beloved grandchildren Madison, Dylan and Caden Vivenzio and Cole Kovach; and his nephews Bryan (Kirsten) and Kevin Simms and great nephew Benjamin.

A Visitation for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, at The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St.-at Riva Avneue, Milltown. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church in Milltown. Cremation will be private. You may sign the online condolence “guestbook” at www.crabiel.com .

Because Ed gave the ultimate Gift of Life, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sharing Network, www.njsharingnetwork.org .