Edward M. Claus

He attended Toms River High School East and then attended Trenton State College graduating with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice.

He worked in the Banking and Mortgage industry and was also a self-employed Home Improvement contractor. He loved his dogs Buddy, Brutus, Moose, Jake and Murphy. He loved NFL Football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Marie Claus, sister Marie, brothers William , James and stepbrother Thomas Lanno.

He is survived by his stepmother Helen Claus, Sisters Cathy Accamondo (William) and Patricia Sansone (Richard), Brothers Michael (Mary) and Thomas (Sheryl) and stepsisters Lori Scully (Lenny), Debbie Lanno, step Brother Timothy Lanno (Laraine)

A visitation will be held Saturday, August 29th, from 2:00 PM until the funeral service at 5:30 PM at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street ,Toms River.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to: Oxford House World Services, 1010 Wayne Ave. Suite 300, Silver Spring MD, 20910, www.oxfordhouse.org. Ph. 301-587-2916