Obituary of Elvin Edward Byrne

Elvin Edward Byrne, 82, of Lawrenceville died peacefully Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Preferred Care at Mercer, Ewing, NJ. Born in Trenton, Elvin was a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in both the Army and NJ National Guard. He also served as a volunteer fireman with Slackwood Volunteer Fire Company for many years. Elvin was the retired Owner & President of Lawrence Bar and Liquor Store in Lawrenceville and had formerly been a salesman with Budny Tire Company for 30 years. Son of the late Edward and Rose VanArsdale Byrne and brother of the late Bruce Byrne he is survived by his three daughters, Debora Byrne, Brenda Gladwell and Bethanne Byrne; his sister, Joan Grice; his former wife, Darlene Palmere Byrne and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Elvin will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 3 PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Lawrence Township Meals-on-Wheels, PO Box 6662, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648