Edward Charles Crouse

Mr. Edward C. "Ed" Crouse, age 74, passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, January 23, 2016. Formally of Atlantic City Inlet, Ed lived in Northfield, NJ where he raised his family and worked in the casino gaming industry for 25 years. Upon retiring, Ed and his wife, Dolores, enjoyed traveling the United States for several years, settling in Biloxi, MS. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and a member of VFW Post 2434, Knights of Columbus and the Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Ed was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores Crouse; daughters, Sharon Balesteri, Debbie (Chris) Angerman and Heather (John) Polk; son, Edward (Lisa) Crouse; grandchildren; C. J., Chris, Samantha, Mark, Ben and Alex and his great grandson, Charlie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Our Lady of Fatima, 2090 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church where friends may visit one hour before service time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 2511 Pass Road, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.