Relatives and friends paid their respects on April 22 to the family of Edward Thomas Jr., 59. He died at his home April 19. He was born in Jersey City and remained a lifelong resident. He worked as an expediter for the U.S. Postal Service in Kearny. He was also a freelance photographer and worked for many studios in Hudson County. He is survived by his wife Kathryn (nee Yadlowski) and his son, Edward Thomas III. He was the brother of Martin, Donald, Martha and Bessie Thomas, the uncle of Nathaniel Wooten and many other nieces and nephews. Services arranged by the Bromirski Funeral Home, Jersey City.