View upcoming funeral services, obituaries, and funeral flowers for Edwards and Son Funeral Home,Inc. If so, please email me ay jhunnicutt13212@aim.com. I love the jacket and have enjoyed wearing it over the years and look forward to handing it down to my daughter. On the label its says Edwards Syracuse - Rochester. Less polyurethane and greater attention to aesthetics and - dare I say it - fun. Our desire is to serve families at their time of need and to provide pre-planning assistance. She was born to ... View full obituary, Keith Erin Lamar Bartee aka “Nunnie”, a life-long resident of Brotmanville N.J, died unexpectedly on November 30, 2020 at the ... View full obituary, Cleveland Bernard Poole, age 71 of Bridgeton, NJ passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 after an extended illness. The official site of Edward & Sons Trading Company, Inc. We supply innovative natural and organic vegetarian foods to stores and consumers throughout the world. She had great pride in her work, in the company, and thought the world of your Grandfather, who treated her with great respect. (I have found newspaper references to it in every year, from 1953 to '68, but NOT in '69.) Our desire is to serve families at their time of need and to … We were living green half a century before it was cool!As to why stores like Edwards died, I can remember kids whose moms preferred driving out to the new suburban shopping centers as they appeared. When I was a young working girl, I would often rent a book for pennies a day or perhaps a nickel. It was in the basement, and it was dark, I was just a little bitty girl. I did not realize it closed so quickly after opening the new downtown building. Favorite Add to Vintage … We must have known each other. (Crossmon) Coon, who was Treasurer of Edwards under the Rodormer ownership. Anyhow, re: E. W. Edwards, here are some dates :The downtown Syracuse store closed on February 4, 1974 - only 14 months after moving, with great fanfare, into a brand-new building (now the Atrium), one block north of its earlier location, on November 15, 1972. He was FANTASTIC with kids, and he "real article." I should think a book about Syracuse's downtown would be a great idea!Bruce, Allo, Monsieur Bak !I will contact you privately. We are available to serve all of your needs. I remember that too. Earl Benjamin Jr. 79 of Millville departed this life on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his residence. I still have some trinkets from 'The Crossmon'. He passed away August 15, 2016 of pancreas cancer. I clearly remember the original store which has the monorail which ran the perimeter along the ceiling of the toy department during Christmas season. View Recent Obituaries for Edwards & Son Funeral Home, Inc.. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information As our community is taking steps to deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and as a critical service … Hello, Mark!Thanks for the insightful commentary. Roy Edwards started the company in 1958 and in the early 80’s moved on to … Should this email find you my email is Rodormerw@aol.com. Thank you. Welcome To Edwards & Son, Inc. Family-Owned Company Founded in 1987. In any event, it was the last of the Syracuse department stores still standing until it was bought out by Bon Ton. Jacks Dinner also had another name. "The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are delighted to announce the engagement of their youngest son, Prince Edward, to Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones," the royal engagement announcement read. Like Christmas everyday for us. Welcome to Edwards & Son Ltd. We are a family business, yet we are one of the largest Citroen specialists in the country. Does anyone have just a photo of the Globe Hotel before it was added on to. ... View full obituary, Erick Jason Whitaker, 48, of Bridgeton, NJ. I still remember how to fill out the receipt book and use the cash register. Cleveland ... View full obituary, © Copyright 2007 - 20 Edwards & Son Funeral Home, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources About ten years ago they removed the huge acrylic light sculpture which hung over the escalators and a Syracuse tradition faded into history. I remember all the Fanny Farmer Candy Stores especially at Easter. (Do you remember when we used to make reference to "down city"?) ), Mr Farrington, Thank you for your post and kind comments about Edward’s, I am the oldest grandson of EW or Pops as we affectionately called him. That was our special treat at Christmas. My mother sold War Bonds during WWII from a teller's position at the department store. Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 208 E Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ 856-453-1960 Send flowers. The Rocket was installed in 1953, and it ran from mid-November through Christmas Eve. I would like to add a postscript to my post directly above (the one that mentions the University Club). The Ridgemont and Pittsford stores were sold to Gorin Stores of Boston, and continued to operate as Edwards until the early 1980's. I remember the Lowes Theater. He had a knack for clients, customers, and seasonal feeling that has gone unmatched ever since. Westvale? I loved Edwards in Syracuse. Also I remember the great Christmas window displays. At the same time, our lovely Detroit neighborhood began its decline which ultimately left it looking like "urban prairie." We think your visit will be helpful and we encourage you to return when we can be of service to you and your family. JC Edwards & Son, Inc. is a full-service authorized distributor for the Industries leading manufacturers of… Ink Jet Systems, Production & Coding Equipment, Identification & Marking Products Shelving, … Ha Ha! The name Fannie Marks is hand embroidered in pale blue on the lining. Edwards store in suburban DeWitt still stands in Shoppingtown Mall. I vividly remember EW Edwards new downtown store near Clinton Square but it did not last long. They were not in the new building very long before they shut down. If anyone knows or has any info I'd appreciate it. Even the University Club is gone. Downtown stores gave so much pleasure to their customers. The Edward … I also found boxes of pristinely wrapped blush refills that fit the compacts.One compact reads 'TRUSKIN' another reads 'MH' and the others are blank.One of the blusher refill boxes reads 'E.W Edwards & son.I would love to send detailed photos as I would love to know more about these if anyone knows. Usually our home library was closed by the time I arrived home. I know this posting is very late but to the anonymous person inquiring about the Edwards dept store in Lexington MA, yes, there was one on Mass Ave. Does anyone have any pictures of the train that used to run every christmas at the Edwards building in downtown rochester? In regards to the 1973-75 period, it was when my father lost his job of 31 years with a family-owned firm which was sold to the Federal-Mogul corporation. I too still have some wooden nickles from there! Your comment must be approved before it is posted. Her maiden name was Rosalie Kurgan). LOL, love camillus plaza pic. You'd tkae the tunnel "west," and it would emerge into Toyland where, when you looked, up, you'd spot the Rocket itself and the rails it ran along, affixed to that old tin ceiling. He’s doing very well. My memories of Edwards Dept. I've always wondered about the history of it and your website has given me a few visuals to go on, I can now picture a young women buying it in the 40's and her being at the forefront of fashion at the time. Mark E. FarringtonEast Syracuse, NY(P.S. Hello,Im writing to you today because my Father Richard Essel had worked in your Syracuse, NY store for many years before they closed. You registered your name/birthday withthem, and every year on your birthday you'd get your free pie. I purchased a fur jacket from a vintage store about 15 years ago, the style is approx. Any chance you might have the recipe for the fantastic Mac and Cheese from the Tea Room?Hutiii@cox.net if you do! I have a side table bought in Sept 1929 @ Edwards for 299. My name is Jim. . Young people today would be horrified if they had to take a bus today. To us, a country ham is synonymous with family tradition. Andrew Robert Edwards (1848 -1891) was born in Chipping Sodbury and about 1875 moved to Aberdeen where he was employed by George Washington Wilson, Photographer. Mr Rodormer... my Grandmother was a Housekeeper from 1955 to 1969 in the Syracuse store. Anyone remember getting a Tim pie from Wells&Coverly? The two buildings were connected by a tunnel beneath Clinton Street. I have lost track of time, I suppose. I also remember Wells and Coverly. This was back in the 50's. It's the flavor of dry cured, hickory smoked country ham, bacon and sausage that delivers a nostalgic … The name of our company and the first of our brands, Edward & Sons nicely exemplifies a guiding principle of the company: to offer health-aware consumers “Convenience Without Compromise”. 1966-1967. Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home offers different options that cater to all budgets. Any help on trying to figure out how old is would be welcome. I would love to share my photos of the animated window displays. Edward McCarthy, who had served in the Syracuse Fire Department (in charge of Stations 5 & 19, if I am not mistaken), from 1910 to 1942. Best wishes to you. old right now. including the restrooms-lounges. Downtown closed in 1971 or 72 I think. I remember sitting on his lap, trying to describe a LP I wanted - not by telling him the title or the performing artist, but by what the label looked like (!). One block to the west, on South Clinton Street, was the old "annex" - which housed the legendary Toyland and its fabled ceiling train, the Toyland Rocket. I think there was one in Albany as well, but the downtown Syracuse store was their flagship. ... View full obituary, Jerry Allen Dantzler, 72 of Bridgeton, New Jersey, departed his life on Saturday December 12,2020 while in Bishop McCarthy Center ... View full obituary, Eliza Jane Arthur was born on December 19, 1920 in Wadley, GA to the late John and Permonia (Lewis) Patterson. I almost think it was on the second floor. He was crowned on 20 February at the age of nine. It was wonderful and ran the perimeter of the ceiling of the toy department. C.J. Online ordering Does anyone know about these paintings? Hello,Im writing to you today because my Father Richard Essel had worked in your Syracuse, NY store for many years before they closed. Did you get to keep the Rocket? Since 1964, Edwards & Sons has proudly served the counties of Albemarle, Augusta, Rockingham, and Shenandoah, and the cities of Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Staunton. Plan a funeral, find contact information and more. I have a old Porclean Table and 6 matching chairs. Briefly, both stores tried operating under the Almy's banner before finally closing around 1984. That is, "take" the tunnel, not "tkae" the tunnel...Thanks ! I remember catching the bus to downtown syracuse in the front under those columns, that is when the driver would actually stop and not force me to run across the parking lot to the next stop!Later this building was used my JC Penney. In the current Post Standard block.I attended Central Tech and spent a lot of time downtown. I believe she was known to the Rodormer's via her family relationship to the Crossmons' that built the original resort (the Crossmon) in Alexandria Bay. I believe the Syracuse Post Standard archives has photographs of the Edwards train. Vegan Thanksgiving Shepherd’s Pie Made with Edward & Sons Organic Mashed Potatoes and Road’s End… Bouillon Cubes Casseroles Coconut Milk Holiday Not Chick'n Bouillon Cubes Vegan Green Bean … A few of them are still with us, and provide an interesting connection to North America's retail past. I posted the information above stating it lasted longer than it actually did. It is now a JC Penny store. it cut through a portion of the Toyland warehouse...Both buildings were demolished in February 1973. Everything? Her guardian was Marcella J. The Rocket would circle Toyland, AND (talk about magic !) My mother worked for Len Sorkin (?) Edward and Sons Trading Company, Inc. Few living in my area of Syracuse abandoned downtown in favor of the malls, so I really do not understand the demise. Rocking Chair Buttery, Brass Rail, a Chinese Place in the Chimes Building and Jacks Dinner. Obituaries of Edwards & Son … During which, E.W. Contact. It was a men's store and when I think back on the incredible quality of their merchandise, it boggles my mind. Terms of Use | Privacy, The West Jersey Funeral Directors Association. But having to take 2 Syracuse transit buses to and from Minoa, I enjoyed reading to pass the time. : "stores like Edwards, which prospered for so long, only met their demise as our society declined to a point where they were unsupportable. "The Recession (with a capital "R") of 1973-75 was a fatal time for such old-time, family-owned department stores. (She later enlisted in the Womens' Air Corps. They mirror my own, and since I like to travel abroad, it is sad to see that even small European towns have an active downtown district full of shopping and entertainment venues.More and more, I am thinking that stores like Edward's, which prospered for so long, only met their demise as our society declined to a point where they were unsupportable.At least we have those memories . Could you correct the typo in my first posting? I remember meeting him, and seeing him smile as I, as my Father had instructed me, stuck my hand out to shake his after I was introduced. We were just taking about the wonderful train a few days ago. Both my parents worked downtown at some of the late stores. "My" Santa was a circus clown named Joe Meyers, who was from nearby Auburn, NY. There was an Edwards on Genesee St. in Buffalo, as well as at the Abbott Rd Plaza as late as the 1950s in Buffalo. Welcome To Edwards & Son, Inc. I had to double check and see your profile name to be sure I hadn't written this comment. I left the area before downtown's decline, but the same process happened everywhere. It is a bank now, I believe. He passed away August 15, 2016 of pancreas cancer. On the back of the painting is a tag that reads "Edwards" over that Syracuse and under it Rochester. Edwards & Son Ltd. has, and still is, involved on many local and area construction sites. 1940's but I'm unable to tell what kind of fur it is. The on-line museum of North America's independent department stores. Those were wonderful days. It perhaps doesn't evoke the same nostalgia as Sibley's or McCurdy's, but Edwards & Son was just as a big a player in downtown Rochester's department-store scene for decades. Nothing of much interest left to me.I LOVE SYRACUSE !!!! Edwards & Sons Automotive Equipment, Inc. is a Rotary Authorized Installer (RAI) and distributor specializing in automotive equipment service, sales, installations, and full-scale project management … ... View full obituary, Chong Chu Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea on January 21, 1951. It had none of the charm or "feel" of the old store, and, sadly and amazingly, there was no attempt to replace the Toyland Rocket with anything equivalent, or better...What is so striking to me is how little time it took for the nostalgia to set in. I agree with your statements, as our experience in Detroit paralleled yours in Western New York. Dad remembers his Mom buying it when he was real young. From Pick Up To Delivery. Comments - Please do not comment more than once. any connection, I worked at the Camillus Plasa store and went to school next door at West Genesee Jr/Sr High School. In spite of its "International"-style facade, it dated back to the 1840s when it began life as the Globe Hotel. He has over 15 of the Christmas window animated displays. Welcome to Edwards Virginia Smokehouse. I can be email at cbeachner@gmail.com. By 1879 Andrew was married to … It was grand and cared so much for all who worked “with him” not for him as I was corrected as very young boy. I found Wooden Nickels with the EDWARDS Dept.Lexington MA. She was born in Easton, Maryland on ... View full obituary, Juanita Kelly Mosley was born January 1, 1964 and transition unto Allah on December 4, 2020. Edwards quarantined himself from the beginning, his son said, skipping a church service Oct. 18 — though by then COVID-19 was already present in that congregation Another lawmaker, Rep. Scott Clem (R-Gillette), leads that church. Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was the King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. We are holding a Auction of his things Nov 20 and Nov 21 and wanted to know they are here being auctioned off. He lost his pension, and our family entered a period of collective depression: "How could this happen!" My manager was Sam Molinari (sic), co-workers in the China, Silver and Lamps were Charlotte Brown and Linda (sorry I don't remember her last name). I remember the train! I would love to see pics of the train. Regardless, when you write that the Santa's toyshop/North Pole was magical, I doubt those who didn't experience it truly understand that it was, "magical." Building roads, clearing land, demolition of existing structures, drilling and blasting rock, installing site services, … store go back to before I was born (sort of). I will be in contact... (Russ Grasso rrgrasso @aol.com), I have a painting that looks like a beautiful scene of a church. We are holding a Auction of his things Nov 20 and Nov 21 and wanted you to know they are here being auctioned off, we unfortunatly cant keep them. My CCM 10 speed bike from money I saved during a summer job with the downtown public library. 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