Henry John Edwards Sr. decorated Army veteran

HILLSBOROUGH — Henry John Edwards Sr., "Hank", age 88, of Hillsborough, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died Sunday, (March 30, 2008). Mr. Edwards was born in New York City, the son of the late Theodore and the late Lillian (Cyzowski) Lidoski.
He served in the Army during World War II in the Aleutian Islands, and was a Bronze Star recipient.
Hank was a purchasing director for Pan American Airlines New York, N.Y., retiring in 1983. Mr. Edwards was a member of Hillsborough Seniors Club Chapter B, and a RCIA volunteer at Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church.
He is survived by devoted wife, Brunetta "Netta" of 60 years; three beloved daughters, Maggie Gagliardi and husband, John, Mary Ellen Stahley and husband, Charles, Barbara Byrnes and husband, James; and a dear son, Henry Edwards Jr. and wife, Nancy. Also surviving are seven cherished grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Route 206, Hillsborough. A Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Hillsborough.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Missionary Servants of The Most Holy Trinity, 1292 Long Hill Rd., Stirling, NJ 07980 or the Children's Learning Center, 404 Tenafly Rd., Tenafly, NJ 07670, in his memory.