Edward J. Grace, Jr.

Edward J. Grace Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services in King of Prussia, PA. He was 77. Mr. Grace was a resident of Drexel Hill, PA and a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School. He worked as an HVAC Technician and was the owner of AHR Mechanical Services for 35 years. Edward was an avid golfer and bowler and also enjoyed NASCAR racing, the Philadelphia Eagles, woodworking and collecting die cast cars. Edward served in the US Air Force Reserves. Born in Drexel Hill, PA on March 15, 1940, he was a son of the late Edward Grace, Sr. and Alvaretta (Draper) Grace. Surviving is his loving family including three sons: Tim Grace of Chester, PA, John J. Grace and his wife, Joanne, of King of Prussia, PA and Edward J. Grace, III and his wife, Debbie, of Pottstown, PA; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Grace. Relatives & friends are invited to Edward’s viewing at The Bacchi Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd., 805 DeKalb St. (Rt. 202), Bridgeport, PA on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 10 to 10:50 am, with a Prayer Service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 and/or COPD-Support, Inc., PMB 127, 24123 Peachland Blvd. C-4, Port Charlotte, FL 33954. Condolences to the family at www.bacchifh.com