Edward “Ted” Charles Kopp III passed away on Thursday, June 5. He was 91.

Born in Princeton, Edward graduated from the Hun School and attended the University of Richmond, Virginia. He was a United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was the past chief of the Princeton Fire Department, where he served for more than fifty years with Mercer Engine No. 3. He was an avid golfer and member of the Springdale Golf Club for over forty years. Ted was a historical novel buff and loved nature, gardening, and birds.

Predeceased by his parents, Edward Charles Kopp Jr. and Miriam Hepler Kopp, he is survived by his children and spouses: Stephen and Susan Kopp of Charleston, South Carolina, Cynthia and Jim Meeker of Montgomery, and Julia and Anthony Santoro of Princeton, as well as six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12, from 6-8 p.m. at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton, NJ 08542. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Princeton Fire Police, 13 Chestnut St Princeton, NJ 08542.