Obituary for Edward Joseph McAteer of Southern Pines

Edward Joseph McAteer, 85, of Southern Pines and formerly Oakland, CA., passed peacefully at the Hospice house in Pinehurst on Wed. Aug. 31.

Born in Ireland, he was the son of the late Stephen and Katherine (Brogan) McAteer. Ed immigrated to the United States as a young man aboard the Queen Mary.  His family settled in California and after high school he immediately jumped into work. Through friends from work and school he was employed at Crescent Trucking, a career that lasted over 30 years. He joined the Teamsters union, partaking in the struggle of the American worker for a better life for workers. On July 23, 1964, he married Marilyn McAteer. After his retirement from Crescent, Ed would continue to drive, this time in the family’s RV as they explored America.

Ed was a man with a sharp wit and great sense of humor. He was a man known for his jokes and teasing and often played hilarious pranks on people.  Ed would come up with catchy nicknames for people and his warm, wry smile was infectious. He delighted in good times with good company, good food, and good wine.

Ed was the husband of the late Marilyn McAteer.  He is survived by their daughter Sue Julian, and his grandchildren Paul Julian and Cheri Julian.  Ed was the great – grandfather of Ryder, Parker, and Chase.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.

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