Walter E. Graney of Hackettstown , formerly of Morris Plains, passed away at Morristown Medical Center on December 30, 2020 from injuries sustained in a fall. He was born on July 24, 1931
in Montclair. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair where he met his future wife Carole. Walter completed his college degree in 3 years from Seton Hall University in 1953, where he was a founding member of the schools first business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi

In 1954, Walter joined the Mennen Company . He and Carole married in 1956 and moved to Morris Plains in 1962, residing there for 55 years. Walter was President of the Little League, loyal parishioner of St Virgil’s, member of the Naval Reserve for 8 years, and longtime member of the National Association of Accountants.. Walter retired from the Mennen Company in 1990 as the Marketing Controller. He and Carole travelled throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. They also enjoyed their home in Barnegat Light and yearly trips to Maine.

Walter was a loving husband, a caring father (“Best Dad Ever”) and a revered grandfather, known as “Pops”. The legacy he leaves the world is his cherished family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carole, sister Mary Lou Neal(George) and sister-in law Virginia Hughes. His children Susan, Ned (Tammy), Ginna (Brian), John (Laura) and Tom (Becky). Pops’ grandchildren; Bruce, (Monica) Kevin, Bryan, Jack, Cole, Brendan, Bridget and Lila. Great grandchildren JT and Haley. He was predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Mary, brothers Nicholas and Robert and grandson Patrick.

He will be remembered for his quick sense of humor and smile, and will be deeply missed by many.

The funeral will be held 11 am on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 3-6 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Masks and social distancing required. It is Walter’s family hope that they can celebrate Walter’s life with family and friends when they may gather safely. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude.