Memorials

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Mario ZZ D'Alanno

Mario ZZ D'Alanno

1927-07-07 2019-03-19

MARIO D'ALANNO age 91, Beloved husband of Anna (nee D'Amico). Loving father of Richard, Nancy Delsander (Mark) and Joanne DeVincentis (Mike). Devoted grandfather of Matthew, Emma and Dominic Delsander and Michael DeVincentis Jr. Dearest son of Paul and Evelina D'Alanno (both deceased). Loving brother of baby sister Anita (deceased). Brother-in-law of Anthony D'Amico (Mary Ann) and Norina Salvatore (Anthony, deceased). Uncle of many. US Navy veteran WWII and Korea. Retired 36 year teacher from St. Joseph High School. Interment Lake View Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Wednesday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Friends may call at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD RD, LYNDHURST...

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Ronald ZZ DeCarlo

Ronald ZZ DeCarlo

1944-09-13 2021-02-22

Ronald J. DeCaro, age 76 of Mentor, passed away February 22, 2021, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. He was born on September 13, 1944.Ron taught at St. Joseph High School and most recently at Mentor High School as a Social Studies teacher for 36 years, retiring in 2004. He was a longtime member of St. Gabriel Church and was a member of the church choir. He also volunteered for the Lake County Board of Elections for 16 years. Above all else, Ron enjoyed being with family. Through them Ron’s light will continue to shine. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maureen (Heyman); sons, John (Gina) DeCaro, Michael (Charla) DeCaro, and Robert (Rebecca) DeCaro; grandchildren, Leah, Drew,...

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Winifred ZZ Dempsey

Winifred ZZ Dempsey

1907-08-27 1986-12-20

WIINIFRED E. DEMPSEY (nee Myers), beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph Harry, Sr., dear mother of William, Joseph H., Jr. (deceased), Mary Drake, Daniel, Terence, Kathleen Luzar, David, Emmett (deceased), W. Susan and Harry, grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 17, great-great-grandmother of one, sister of Ralph Myers (deceased). Dec. 20, 1986, Family and friends are invited to meet at Holy Cross Church for the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends at THE BRICKMAN & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 21900 EUCLID AVE., MONDAY 7-9 P.M. AND TUESDAY 2-4 AND 7-9

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Gerry ZZ Dwyer

Gerry ZZ Dwyer

1936-01-19 2016-09-10

Gerry Dwyer, age 80, of Wickliffe passed away September 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his wife and children after a six-year battle with a form of ALS. Born January 19, 1936 in Bronx, NY, he is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Emma (Fuerst) and brothers Tom, Lester, and Paul.
Gerry enjoyed working on model trains, spending time with family, and watching movies with his surround sound system on full blast. Gerry was a retired school teacher who influenced the lives of thousands of students during his 50-year teaching career at both St. Joseph High School and Lake Catholic High School. He is a member of the Lake Catholic Hall of Excellence and former St. Joseph musical director.
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Edward ZZ Esch

Edward ZZ Esch

1942-06-01 2012-04-11

Edward W. Esch, 69, of Euclid, passed away April 11, 2012, at Euclid Hospital.
He was born June 1, 1942, in Cleveland.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, enjoyed gardening, loved spending time with his grandchildren, was a frequent patron of the library and active in the community and Our Lady of the Lake Parish.
Mr. Esch was a teacher and coach at St. Joseph High School and Cleveland Heights High School.


ESCH EDWARD W. ESCH, age 69. Beloved husband of Christa; dear father of Kirstin Esch and Karin (Pat) Ostroske; grandfather of Daniel, Amanda and Tess; brother of the late Glenn. Former teacher, coach and gardener. Passed away April 11, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, April 1...

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Joseph ZZ Farrell

Joseph ZZ Farrell

1997-03-20

JOSEPH M. FARRELL, beloved husband of Ginny (nee Gornik), dear father of Michael, Megan, and Katie, brother of James, Mary Alice Larsen, Peggy Smoke, Jean Sweeny, Dennis, and twin sister Ann Hoenigman. Passed away March 20, 1997. Everyone is invited to meet at Holy Cross Church on Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m. for the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects at Euclid Municipal Center, 585 E. 222 St., ON SUNDAY FROM 2-8 P.M. Contributions to the Endowment Fund at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, c/o The Development Office, 18491 Lake Shure Blvd., Cleveland, Oh. 44119, would be appreciated. Arrangments by Brickman & Sons Funeral Home.

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Daniel ZZ Gillespie

Daniel ZZ Gillespie

1942-04-25

Daniel Gillespie Obituary
Daniel R. Gillespie age 83, beloved husband of Carol (nee Benko); loving father of Robert S. Gillespie (Melissa), and John V. Gillespie (Andrea); grandfather of AnnMarie, Flynn, Arden, and the late Nolan; brother of the late Vincent Gillespie; uncle and great-uncle to many.

Dan was born on April 25, 1942 in Cleveland. A lifelong native of Lakewood, he attended St. James Elementary School, St. Ignatius High School, and Ohio University. Following college, Dan continued his journey in education, becoming a high school business teacher at St. Joseph's (now VASJ). Dan eventually left education to become an administrator at University Hospit...

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Raymond ZZ Golick

Raymond ZZ Golick

1937-04-04 2020-07-10

Ray Golick, age 83, of Euclid passed away July 10th, 2020; a longtime industrial arts teacher and an administrator at St. Joseph High School. Loving father of Kathy McQuaide (Jim), Karen and Shelly McDonough (Tim); Beloved grandfather of Jim, Colleen, Bridget (Phil), Maggie, Emily, Claire, Marin, Jack, Pat, Danny and Brian. Brother of Elaine; Former spouse of Peg. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday July 18th at 9:30 am at Ss Robert William Catholic Church 367 East 260th St. Euclid OH. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Friends may call on Friday July 17th, from 5-8pm in the Corrigan-Deighton Funeral Home 21900 Euclid Ave. Euclid OH. 44117. In lieu of flowers family suggest donation be made to the A...

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Bernie ZZ Guilfoyle

Bernie ZZ Guilfoyle

1926-07-26 1995-07-04

Bernie Guilfoyle had 200 varsity basketball victories under his belt when he quit coaching to become the athletic director at St. Joseph High School in 1967.
None was quite as sweet as the 200th, when the Vikings upset a highly rated East High team, 59-56, in the Eastlake North Class AAA sectional tournament final in February 1967.
A few days before the crucial game, Mr. Guilfoyle suffered an acute kidney stone attack and was admitted to Euclid-Glenville Hospital. The stone was removed the day of the game, and Mr. Guilfoyle left his hospital bed that evening to provide the inspiration for the team’s dramatic triumph.
Following the game, the team presented him with the ga...

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William ZZ Gutbrod

William ZZ Gutbrod

1925-01-22 2012-11-29

GUTBROD WILLIAM J. GUTBROD, age 87, beloved husband of the late Jean; dear father of Chip (Mary Jo), Lyn (Dan) Geraghty, Bob (Karen Barber), Mike (Helen), Tim, Mary Neff and Dave (Jess); grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of six; loving son of the late John and Nora Gutbrod; brother of the late Madeline Day, Marie McGuckin and John. Passed away Nov. 29, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Dec. 4 at St. Jerome Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends at BRICKMAN BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 37433 EUCLID AVE. (WILLOUGHBY) MONDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Gutbrod Scholarship Fund, c/o V.A.S.J. High School, 18491 Lake Shore Blvd....

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