Edward G. McDonald, a longtime Rockaway resident, died January 1.

McDonald, a World War II veteran was born in Brooklyn, New York and worked as a statistician. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and a fisherman.

McDonald was preceded in death by his wife, Alice M. McDonald and sister, Grace Ensley.

He is survived by his daughters, Maureen Cagino (Paul) and Sharon Beckett (Steven); son, Kevin Mc - Donald; grandchildren, Cather ine and John Cagino, Keith Bazin; and greatgrandchildren, Will and Theo.

Funeral arrangements were en - trusted to Denis S. O’Connor Funeral Home, Rockaway Beach. A funeral mass was held at St. Edmund Church, Breezy Point. Interment took place at Calverton National Cemetery, Calver - ton, New York.