Mr. Edwin Brindley Winkworth, Jr.

SAUQUOIT - Mr. Edwin Brindley Winkworth, Jr., (also known as ‘Wink’, ‘Winky’, ‘The Judge’, and ‘Admiral’) passed away in Utica on February 27, 2019 at the age of 77 with his wife by his side holding his hand. Born in Syracuse, NY to the late Edwin Brindley Winkworth and Gladys Moses Winkworth, he was the eldest of two children and three half-brothers. Edwin was also born the first grandson, and heir apparent to Edwin David Winkworth, Senior Vice President of Solvay Processing and creator and President of Solvay Bank. Ed grew up in Solvay, NY. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Rider University and later obtained a Master’s Equivalent in Banking from the American Institute of Banking. Edwin was employed as Comptroller of the Village of Solvay and later worked as an Assistant to the Oswego County Health Commissioner. In 1982 Ed won the election for Town of Granby Judge. He served 35 years on the bench until his retirement in 2017. In 1999 Edwin rose to the position of President of the New York State Magistrates. In 2005 Edwin became the President of the National Judges Association. Throughout his life, Edwin loved to travel. He traveled to all fifty states and made a point to visit every state capital. Ed enjoyed vacationing in Europe and took frequent cruises to warmer climates. His other great love was music: live music, preferably Big Band. He enjoyed Mummers Parades, Mardi Gras, Broadway musicals, Cole Porter songs, Las Vegas, NYC, Philly (and its cheese steaks), Ottawa, the NYS Fair, Twin Trees pizza, Oswego Harborfest, and the Adirondacks. Edwin embraced life to the fullest. He squeezed in all the adventures he possibly could. Edwin is survived by his loving and devoted wife Alyce Winkworth with whom he shared a loving relationship; his son Edwin (Ted) Brindley Winkworth III; his sister Gladys Moses Winkworth; his step-sons Justin Reid Crossman and Derek Vincent Crossman; his nieces Mary Martha Abraham and Chrisann Cosentino; his grand-nephew Lucas Cosentino; his mother-in-law Rosemarie Peters; and in-laws Linda and Ed Dininger, and David Peters. Edwin was predeceased by his parents and his son Brian Edwin Winkworth. At Edwin’s request there will be no public funeral service. Edwin’s arrangements are being handled by Eannace Funeral Home, 932 South St., Utica, NY 13501. Edwin’s cremated remains will be kept by his wife until she passes and then they will be laid to rest, together, at the Fort Plain Cemetery, Fort Plain, NY. The family requests those wishing to make memorials in Edwin’s honor do so through donations to The Pines at Utica, 1800 Butterfield Ave., Utica, NY 13501.

Mr. Edwin Brindley Winkworth, Jr.

February 20, 1942 - February 27, 2019