Obituary of Edwin W. Hatley

Edwin W. Hatley, 78, of Yardville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Trenton, Edwin was a lifelong area resident. Edwin was a Veteran of the Korean War having proudly served his country with the US Air Force. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster from the Florence, NJ Post Office. Some of his hobbies included horse racing and watching his beloved Boston Red Sox. Son of the late Arlie and Margaret Hatley and nephew of the late Uncle George and Aunt Dot Messina; he is survived by his wife of 35 years Gloria C. Hatley; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Christina and Michael Washington, Michelle and Thomas Elberson, Suzanne Hatley; his son and daughter-in-law Gregory and Michele Hatley; four grandsons and four granddaughters. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Inurnment will follow in the Veterans section of Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 10AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to Popcorn Park Humane Way at Lacey Rd P.O. Box 43 Forked River, NJ 08731-0043 or visit www.ahscares.org To send a condolence to the family or for directions please visit www.poulsonvanhise.com