James Robert Edgar

James Robert Edgar, 65, of Manasquan, passed away suddenly on February 7, 2014. Born and raised in Glen Ridge, Jim was predeceased by his father John R. Edgar Jr. in 2001 and his mother Mary O'Keefe Edgar in 2013. He attended Glen Ridge High School where he was a favorite son of the champion Glen Ridge football team and he graduated in 1972 from the University of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He worked and resided in Pennsylvania and Illinois before continuing his career as a sales executive in Monmouth County. Jim is survived by his two sisters Nancy Martino of Navesink and Susan Black of Destin, FL as well as his beloved nephews, AJ Black of Long Branch, James Black of Manasquan and Michael Black of Huntington Beach, CA and many others who cared deeply for him including Adam Black, Carolyn Black and Diane Edgar. Jim was a great lover of dogs and cherished the company of his two rescues, Shawna and Romeo for many years. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St. Eatontown, NJ 07724 or by visiting http://monmouthcountyspca.org/support/donate/. A celebration of his life for family and friends will be held in the Spring at a date to be determined. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.meaningfulfunerals.net