Edward R. Brophy Jr., 87, of Danvers passed away on the evening of Thursday September 26, 2019 at Beverly Hospital with his family by his side. Edward was the son of the late Madeline (Sullivan) and Edward Brophy Sr.

Born in Peabody, Edward grew up attending local schools where he went onto graduate from Peabody High School. After graduation, he went onto play football for the University of Massachusetts and later graduated with his B.S. from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS.

In 1952, Edward made one of the greatest commitments of all and enlisted in the United States Army, where he served in Korea and in Viet Nam. For his service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, 3 Bronze Stars, and Air Medals. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Colonel in 1973.

When Edward returned home, he served for 2 years as the head of the ROTC Program at Gloucester High School. Later, he worked for G.E. in Lynn for 20 years in their Aircraft Engine Division. As much as he loved flying, he loved his wife Ann W. Brophy more as they were together for 65 years. Above all, Edward will be remembered as a loving husband and father to his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Edward is survived by: his wife Ann W. Brophy; his children Edward Brophy III and his wife Martha, Therese Bonelli, James Brophy and his wife Judith; his grandchildren Michael Bonelli and his wife Stephanie, Matthew Bonelli and his wife Laura, Keegan Brophy and his wife Rachael, Shannon Brophy and her husband Nick Sellers, and James Brophy Jr.

Edward is predeceased by his parents Madeline and Edward R. Brophy Sr.; his sister Marguerite Bugler and her husband Philip, and his sister Marie Fontaine.

Visiting hours will take place on Tuesday October 1, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Murphy Funeral Home, located at 85 Federal St. Salem. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday October 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Richards Church, located at 90 Forest St, Danvers, MA. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.