Edward H. Carll

Rev. Edward H. Carll, loving husband and devoted father, took his final breath on Aug. 6, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia on March 31, 1955 he lived his entire life in NJ, most recently in Shamong.He leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Gabriele, a wonderful son, Christopher,and his beloved grandchildren: Dylan, Tyler and Olivia. He has joined his precious daughter Danielle who passed away in 1996. He is survived by his sister, Linda Babcock; brothers, Douglas (Bonnie) Carll and Don (Michelle) Carll; nieces Joanna (Bob) Westcott; Lauren (Ryan) Rahey; Grace Carll; Nephews Doug Carll; Jonathan (Kristin) Babcock; Zachary (Kandace) Carll.

Ed attended the Elmer Elementary School and Graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1973. He continued his education at Methodist College in Fayetteville, NC and subsequently Western Maryland College (now McDaniel), in Westminster Maryland where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1977.

Ed pursued his calling to ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary where he received a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Theology in Clinical Pastoral Care and Counseling. He has done extensive work in the area of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Stockton University. While in Seminary he did his Student Work as Youth Director at the Medford United Methodist Church.

“Rev. Ed” served Methodist churches in Englishtown/ Spotswood, Highland Park, Tuckerton, Westfield and Denville. He retired from active ministry in 2018. In the past ten years Ed served on the Foundation Board of the United Methodist Communities in various positions, his last being Chair for the Operating Board.

Ed loved being outdoors, and especially enjoyed fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking and boating. He was an active gardener as evident by his beautifully maintained yard and garden, which he transformed into a peaceful retreat. He enjoyed playing with kids, telling, puns and making those around him smile and laugh.

Singing brought Ed such joy. He sang with the Mendelsohn Choir in Philadelphia, the Oratorio Singers in Westfield and recently was a member of the Master Chorale in Haddonfield.

Each community that Ed was a part of was blessed, and made better by his warmth, charm, love and dedication to caring. He helped organize the Middlesex County Aids Alliance, Habitat for Humanity for Southern Ocean County, a domestic violence response team clergy training program for domestic violence, CROP walks for world hunger, worked with the local Juvenile Conference Committee.

Ed organized and funded mission trips to the Dominican Republic where he helped build homes for local residents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on September 12, 2025 at the Haddonfield UMC beginning with visitation at 9:00 AM followed by a Service at 11:00 and a Repast in the Propert Hall. The Family asks that those attending wear something “cheerful” to celebrate Ed’s life. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, NJ. 08033; United Methodist Communities Foundation; 205 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, NJ 07753.

Gabriele and Ed were planning to go to the Dominican Republic to build an “Anniversary House” in honor of their 50th Anniversary in 2026. A donation can be made for this purpose as well.