I just heard the news of Ed’s passing today. He was a great guy and will sorely be missed. 

- Josh Rubin

I am sorry I could not attend today's service. I remember Ed from our service together at ACLU-NJ where he welcomed me as a new Board member and later supported my tenure as Board President. His brilliant and quick mind, commitment to social justice and overwhelming kindness will always be remembered by those who served with him at ACLU-NJ. Rest well Ed, your memory will be a blessing to those who knew and loved you and to all of those who are in need of justice. You lived the commandment Tzedek tzedek tirdof - Justice justice you shall pursue.

Blessings , strength and love to the family. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Ed’s family and friends. Having worked with him periodically over the past three years providing respite care, I found him to be a person of exceptional character. I greatly admired the impactful work he performed  (ACLU)  I sincerely will miss him. Much love -Peace and grace.- 💐

Always an inspiration  of grace, dignity and persistence. He is  still inspiring, helping others, and effecting positive change in the world. I am deeply grateful to Ed and his family and for the privilege of being in their world, since the summer of 1976 (Najeewah camp) and throughout his life until recently being with him last Wednesday night & Thursday morning. Knowing this could happen any time doesn't make it any easier. I  will sorely miss him. My heartfelt sympathies to his mom and family and all those who also can call him "my friend".  (Now go buy his book! - his words not mine.) May his memory be a blessing. זכרונו לברכה

I just found out about Eddie! My very special friend for over 35 year! As a co worker and Co-Division Head starting in 1985 at Cedar Lake Camp! So many great memories and shared friendships along the way!
I’ll never forget your friendship and support through many rough times!  You are a true mensch and this world lost a beautiful person inside and out!
Hugs to Mom, Elyssa,,Josh , Caren and Jahn and you will never be forgotten o

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Edward Leon Barocas

May 11, 1967 – September 11, 2026

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