Edward J. Wagner, Jr.

Edward J. Wagner, Jr. – 58, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died at his home on Friday, April 16, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Melrose, MA on June 23, 1962. He was raised and attended public schools in North Reading. He graduated from the North East Tractor Trailer School. Ed was a truck driver and mechanic for J & M Fast Freight and also worked as a grounds keeper for the Town of Lynnfield. He was a member of the North Reading Masonic Lodge for many years.

Ed had a love for adventure, he loved being on his motorcycle. He was always helpful and he had a great sense of humor. He loved cookouts with his family, gardening, building things in his wood shop, long motorcycle rides in the mountains, camping and especially spending time with his daughters and grandson.

Family members include his beloved wife Kathleen (O’Keefe) Wagner; his loving daughters, Jennifer Wagner and Kaitlyn Wagner; his mother Barbara M. (Tilley) Webb and her late husbands Charles Webb and Edward J. Wagner, Sr.; his sister Diane Greene and her husband John; his grandson Robbie Larochelle; his step-sons, A.J. O’Keefe and Sean Davis; his step-sister Patricia Meehan and her husband David; his nephew Aaron Greene, nieces, Kristen Prioleau and Jaclyn Hollingsworth.

His funeral will be private. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 20 from 4 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Bladder Cancer Society. www. croswellfuneralhome.com

18 thoughts on “Edward J. Wagner, Jr.”

The Downs, Park, Hart, and Strangman families would like to offer our condolences to the entire family. May your love and memories help you in this very sad time.

I’m so sorry for everyone’s loss.young life cut too short. I am sending my prayers to all of you during this hard time.

Christine Meehan Wood

Thinking of his family and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers . God bless.

Andy and I send our condolences to the whole family on your tremendous loss

My sympathy Diane to you and your family.

My sincere condolences to his entire family for the loss of a great person taken too soon. I grew up with Eddy and will miss him. God Bless and rest in peace Eddy………….Kimberly Bugden-Khaund

Diane, Barbara and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Eddy was a great guy and I will always remember the innocent mischief that we got into at work together when we were younger ! RIP Eddy

Aunt Barbara and Family. My condolences to all of you during this sad time. Love, Peace and Blessings to you all.

So sorry for our your loss and our loss.

Kathy we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .

Ed, Thank you for accepting us as family and for all the love you shared with us. We will miss you so very much but know you are at peace and watching over all you love.
The Dilendick family