Edward Joseph Toner Jr., 78, of Brick, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. He was born in Queens, N.Y. and resided in Howell from 1966 to 1993 before moving to Brick. A graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., he completed Navy flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1954. He served in three squadrons and aboard six ships before retiring as LCDR USNR in 1971. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War and Viet Nam. He was a captain for TWA for 30 years before retiring in 1987. Edward was a member of the Elks Lodge #1432, the Circumnavigators' Club, Tailhook Association and various other veterans' organizations. He was a loving husband and proud father.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marlene (Greene); six children, Eamonn, Patrick, Deirdre, Eileen Becker, Timothy and Kevin; his brother, John; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.