Edward H. Powers, 75. of Metuchen, passed peacefully at home with his loving family at his side, on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Born on June 5, 1948 was raised in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ and had resided in Metuchen for 34 years. Ed  graduated from St. Peter's High School in Jersey City and received his bachelor's degree at St Peter's College (now University) in Jersey City, attended the graduate school at University of Virginia for their Political Philosophy  program, and received his Masters of Arts in Teaching at Colgate University.

At St. Peter's College, Ed played free safety and served as co-captain for the 1970 Peacocks football team.  Ed was also selected as All-American National Club Football Association player in 1970 for his performance on the field in leading the nation in pass interceptions. The celebrated 1969-1970 football teams in which Ed played with a great competitive spirit were also inducted into the St. Peter's University Hall of Fame in 2018.

Ed began teaching at St. Joseph's High School in Metuchen in 1982 and retired in 2021. During his 39 years at St. Joe's, Ed wore many hats - History Department Chair, Lay Teachers Association where he negotiated contracts on behalf of his colleagues, Founder and Moderator of the College Bowl and History Bowl teams which won numerous national and international championships, but his greatest legacy at St. Joe's was his passion for teaching history where he challenged every student to think critically and helped them understand their responsibilities as good citizens. Ed was also a great friend and confidant to many in the faculty.  And while Ed was an intellectual and voice of reason, his primary goal as an educator was to make the world a better place.

Ed was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Frances Powers, and his sister, Margaret Brady. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Rose M. Powers and his two beloved sons, Patrick F. and Joseph M. Powers, and his sister, Frances Green of Mount Laurel, NJ.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday October 6, 2023, at the Flynn and Son / Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840, from 4 pm to 8 pm with a memorial service at 7:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Power's memory to St. Joseph's High School Scholarship Fund at  https://www.stjoes.org/support, the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.