Eddie Scarf (Edward Richard Scarf) was born in Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia. He was the fourth child of Michael Eli Scarf and Amelia Scarf (née Zraysarty), who had both migrated from Lebanon.

Eddie Scarf (Edward Richard Scarf) died at the age of 71 in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia. He is buried at Mona Vale cemetery in Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia.