Southampton & Brooklyn , NY….


Edward A. Jones, Jr., age 72, long time life companion of E. Alexandra von Stackelberg and father of their daughter, Lorelei Jane Temple von Stackleberg Jones of Brooklyn, NY, died Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Radius Specialty Hospital in Roxbury, MA.


Born in Salem, son of the late Edward A. and Jane (Troy) Jones, he was raised in both Salem and Marblehead. He was a graduate of Marblehead High School Class of 1956 where he was and a member of the hockey team. Following high school, he attended Huntington Preparatory School and received his Bachelors Degree from Brown University in the class of 1961, where he also played on their Varsity Hockey Team. Following his education, he served in United States Coast Guard as a Meteorologist during the early stages of the Viet Nam War.


He then began a career at Manufactures Hanover Trust in their National Banking Division and retired in 1992 from their International Banking Division.


An avid golfer, he was a member of the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, NY, Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey and the Royal St. Georges Golf Club in Sandwich, England.


He is also survived by his sisters, Kathleen and Barbara Jones both of Marblehead, as well as many cousins.


A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Those attending the services are asked to meet in the parking lot of the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North St/ Rte 114, exit 24A from rte 128) Salem, MA at 9:30 AM. As requested by the family there will be no visiting hours. A memorial service and celebration of his life is planned for later this year. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions maybe made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For online guest book or additional information please call 978 744 0497 or visitwww.MurphyFuneralHome.com