Edward D. Prescott Jr., 84, of Scottsdale, Ariz. and formerly of Zionsville, died Jan. 2, 2021. He was the husband of Virginia “Jill” Prescott. Born in Paterson, he grew up in Livingston, N.J.

After finishing high school, he went to college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Upon graduation in 1957, he spent four years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a lieutenant from the U.S. Navy Reserves.

He began work at Western Electric in 1961 as an electrical engineer. He received his Masters of Management Science degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken and met his wife while working at Bells Labs in Whippany, N.J. Relocating with work from New Jersey to North Carolina, Arizona and eventually settling in Pennsylvania, he enjoyed his family, friends and hobbies thoroughly. His love of skiing, cars, soccer, golf and reading about current events, economics, finances and politics kept him busy and entertained.

He was the judge of elections for Upper Milford Township for many years and often wrote op-ed pieces and letters to the editor for the local newspapers.

He is survived by his wife; a son, Edward Davis III (Dave), a daughter, Jennifer Boyle; grandchildren, Davis, Kyle, Luke, Charles and Leah; a sister, Cynthia P. Hedin and a brother, Richard D.; extended family and many friends.

Contributions may be made in his name to a charity of your choice.