Ringoes, NJ- Edward (Eddie) W. Bow, 71, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Eddie was born in Staten Island, NY to his late parents Anker Olaf and Elizabeth Fanny (McLauchlan) Bow.

Eddie was a Retired Sergeant First Class with the New Jersey State Troopers for over 30 years. He was attached to the New Jersey State Police with Troop C. He had also served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, being honorably discharged and receiving the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Medal.  Eddie served from 1963 until being discharged in 1969. After his retirement as a New Jersey State Trooper he worked for American ReInsurance Company in Princeton in the security department.

Besides being predeceased by his parents, Eddie is survived by his dear wife, Grazyna (Sikorska) Bow whom he joined in marriage with on January 10, 1981. Eddie is also survived by his loving children, son, Anker Eric Bow of Branchburg, NJ, daughters, Barbara E. Bow of Doylestown, Pa., Eileen K. Bow-Baden and her husband Byron of Tempe, AZ. Eddie is also survived by a sister Betty Ann Belliveau of Staten Island, NY, a brother, Anker Stephen Bow of Hamilton, NJ.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Countryside Funeral Home, 724 Route 202 North, Three Bridges, NJ 08887 on Friday, February 23 from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday, February 24 from 11:00a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life Service and military honors will take place at 12:30p.m. with family and friends officiating.

In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donations to the following organizations:Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: https://www.pancan.org/