Edward Nikiper

March 1, 1924 - September 9, 2021

Edward J Nikiper, 97, of Old Bridge, NJ, passed away on September 9, 2021 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, NJ. He was born on March 1, 1924 to Anna and Stanley Nikiperowicz in Jersey City, NJ. Edward worked as a locomotive engineer for Conrail for many years until his retirement in 1986. He lived in Jersey City and Bayonne and later in Old Bridge. He enjoyed cooking, dining, a nice wine and a visit with his friend Johnnie Walker. Edward's final years were lived comfortably at Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge. Edward is survived by his sons Gregory and Mark (and his wife Maureen); his daughters Deborah and Geri Urbanski (and her husband Andy); as well as four grandsons, Peter and Thomas Nikiper, and Timothy and Tyler Urbanski. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Florence (Trzanowski) and his granddaughter Jennifer Nikiper. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Old Bridge Funeral Home, 2350 RT 516, Old Bridge, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 9:00am at Most Holy Redeemer R.C. Church,133 Amboy Road, Matawan, NJ. Burial will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge NJ. Online condolences can be given at www.oldbridgefh.com.