Edward C. Ward Jr. of New York City and Bridgehampton died on January 12. He was 75.
He was the son of Cecil Ward Sr. and Rosalie Ward.
He received his MBA from Harvard University, was employed by the NYSE as director of client services, and retired in December from Cohen and Steers in New York City as the director of funds.
He is survived by his sister Una Maylani Ward Finocchi; niece Francesca C. Finocchi; stepmother Shellia Jenkins–Ward; and by his beloved partner Gail Altomare.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by O’Connell-Rothwell Funeral Home, Southampton, (631) 283-0098.