BOONTON — Edward Forman of Montclair, a longtime educator in the New York City and Boonton school districts and an avid golfer, gardener, and exercise enthusiast, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was fifty-four years old.
Edward Forman was born to Alice Forman in the Bronx in 1970. In 1973, he moved to Staten Island with his mother and older sister, Remunda Forman-Fong. A fierce competitor, he excelled in athletics at New Dorp High School on Staten Island. He later attended Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, where he played football and studied economics. At Bloomsburg, he met his future wife, Carolyn Epting. The two married in 1995 and had two daughters, Danielle and Katelyn.
After graduating, Edward began his career in finance as a trader at Bank of America. Still, he soon transitioned to a career in education with the New York City Department of Education. In 2005, he pursued a graduate degree in educational leadership and administration at the University of Scranton. After earning his Master of Education degree, he embraced a new role in school leadership, first as a dean in the New York City school system and later as a vice principal and dean in the Boonton Public School District.
An avid golfer, Edward was known to be on the golf course whenever he could, regardless of the weather. In January 2020, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by playing at Pebble Beach during a trip to California with his wife. He was also a dedicated gardener, transforming the outdoor space of his Montclair home every spring, much to the delight of his mother-in-law, Barbara.
Edward’s passion for fitness extended to his entire family. Despite his distaste for running, he participated in CrossFit and ran half-marathons and one full marathon with his wife. His children and nieces loved and feared his summer workout regimen, affectionately known as “Eddie Bootcamp.” A devoted fan of New York sports teams, especially the New York Giants, he bled blue through both good seasons and bad.
Edward is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his daughters, Danielle and Katelyn; his sister, Remunda; his nieces, Mei-Ling Fong, Kaya Weiser, Allie Weiser, Ava Epting, Chloe Epting, and Cece Jacknick; his nephew, Al Jacknick; and his grand-nephew, Major Stevenson, and grand-niece, A’Mei Stevenson.
He was preceded in death by his nephew, Malik Findley, and his mother, Alice Forman. At his mother’s recent funeral service, he encouraged those in attendance to use the loss of loved ones as a reminder to hold close to those who remain.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hugh M. Moriarty Funeral Home, 76 Park Street. A Mass of Resurrection celebrating his life will take place on Saturday, September 7, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Cassian Roman Catholic Church, located at 187 Bellevue Avenue.
