Kathy and Ed Sommerkorn

“On behalf of the Long Valley Knights of Columbus, I cannot even begin to express how we all feel over the loss of such a special Brother. We have so much sadness in our hearts. Ed was a brother and a true friend. Ed was a vital, active member of our council and cared for all of us. He made our council better and stronger. Our Council will carry part of him with us forever.

Ed had a unique and special ability to make everyone feel welcome and included. He always extended the invitation to join people together and once we were together he made sure everyone was well cared for. When Ed was around you knew you wanted to be there. He helped other brothers and provided good advice to many of us. We all remember his kindness and concern for his other brothers and will never forget him. Ed made all our lives better just by knowing him. Our deepest condolences to his family.”

Lou Monteforte

Grand Knight

Long Valley Knights of Columbus

Council 10419

OBITUARY

LONG VALLEY – Edward Sommerkorn died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was 57. Born in Newark, he lived in Rockaway Borough for most of his life, moving to Long Valley 22 years ago. Ed was the owner of Rockaway Sentry Hardware Store on East Main St. in Rockaway Borough. He attended Morris Catholic High School and Seton Hall University. Ed was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Mountain Church in Long Valley, where he had been a CCD volunteer for 15 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 10419 of Long Valley, and was a member of the Baseball Board in Long Valley, and the West Morris High School Hockey Board where he had served as Vice President.

He was predeceased by his father, Ferdinand in 2011. He is survived by his wife Kathy of 34 years; his mother, Christine; two sons: Ryan of West Virginia and Brendan of Long Valley; three siblings: Richard (& Jill) of Rockaway Twp., Helen Bachman (& Robert) of Randolph, and Walter (& Jen) of Rockaway. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, relatives, friends and his beloved dog, Sam.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 4 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley at 11 AM. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave. Rockaway from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help assist with the children’s’ education fund would be most appreciated.

Brother Ed at a Third Degree, back row in the middle.

Fr. Joe, John Creamer and Ed Sommerkorn at St. Mark’s Picnic

Brothers Grover Cribb, Dave Kibler, Walt Lublanecki, Ed Sommerkorn and Jim Jones.

Brothers Art Catalusci, John Groel, Mike Schaefer, Lou Monteforte, Rick Wagner, Marty Minkus, Ed Sommerkorn and John Creamer

Kathy and Ed Sommerkorn with Brother John Clary

Brothers John Creamer, Bobby Scanga, Tom Smith, Grover Cribb, Ed Sommerkorn, Jim Jones, Bobby Zampese, John Clary and Mike Leyden

Columbiettes and Brothers at the Pump House after Communion Breakfast. Ed and Kathy on the left in the back.

John Groel, John Larkin, Bill Conover, Ed Sommerkorn and John Creamer at Mama’s for Dinner with the Priests event.

Ed and Kathy with friends and family at the May 2012 Spring Night Out Dinner Dance

Kathy and Ed Sommerkorn

Ed and Kathy Sommerkorn

Brother Ed bartending at the Auction

Brother Ed Sommerkorn and Brother Tony DeStefano at this year’s Officer Installation Ceremony, where Brother Ed was installed as Outside Guard.