Edward Ivan Amaya

Edward “Ed” Ivan Amaya Ph.D., J.D. was born in Rahway, New Jersey on March 11 th , 1969, to Judith Amaya and Vitelio Amaya.

Ed was a loving husband and father of five boys. He was the most intelligent, hard-working, funny, kind-hearted person who loved his boys dearly. Ed was an accomplished patent attorney, and received his B.S. in Biology from Rutgers University, his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Temple University School of Medicine, and his J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law.

Ed was a big sports fan and loved to watch Inter Miami CF and cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Mets. He also loved to watch the Big Bang Theory, listen to the Grateful Dead, The Smiths, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, hike and stargaze in the great Arizona outdoors, and play with his dogs Benny and Rosie. Ed was a great neighbor with many friends in the neighborhood.

Ed unexpectedly passed on September 15th, 2024, at the age of 55, in Gilbert, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Anne, his mother, Judith, his five sons Alexander (24), Ethan (22), Aiden (20), Evan (20), and Elias (16), and Alexander’s wife, Alexia. Ed immensely loved and cared for his family, and he will be missed dearly.

“It’s so easy to laugh, it’s so easy to hate; it takes strength to be gentle and kind.” – The Smiths

Private services were held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Stroke Association at https://www.stroke.org/