Edward James Nankervis

He was born August 15th, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey, son of the late Ronald and Helen Nankervis of Newark, New Jersey. Prior to his retirement in 2015, he worked as a commercial insurance underwriter and manager for 55 years.

Edward proudly served his country in the United States Army for 6 years. He took an active role with his church, Saint Mary’s of Sparta, New Jersey. He enjoyed traveling the world, boating, scuba diving, cookouts, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded by his older brother Ronald Nankervis of Peachtree City, Georgia.

Edward is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Arlene Pleva Nankervis; one son, Edward Michael Nankervis and his wife Kirsten Tulinius-Nankervis of Huntington Beach, California; one daughter Cheryl Lynn Olson and her husband Eric Olson of Annandale, New Jersey, and one granddaughter Natalie Brooke Olson, currently attending Syracuse University, along with many other family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Family and friends may visit at the GOBLE FUNERAL HOME, 22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ on Sunday, November 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 with service and interment following at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 85 Conestoga Trail, Sparta, NJ. Family and friends are invited to a repast immediately following interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Center, or your favorite charity.