Memorials
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Frank ZZ Bokausek
1942-07-08 2016-05-04
Frank R. Bokausek age 73 of Mentor on the Lake, passed away May 4, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 8, 1942 in Cleveland. Frank was a teacher at St. Joseph High School and VASJ for over 40 years and was an avid bowler and bowling coach.
Frank is the beloved husband of Marion (nee Moro); dear father of Michael (Colleen); grandfather of Erin and Johnathan; son of the late Frank and Helen; brother of Marlene Kuczmarski (husband Don deceased).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday May 10 at 11 AM at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd. in Mentor.
Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-...
Patrick ZZ Bruening
1932-03-17 2021-09-02Patrick J. Bruening, 89, passed away September 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Patricia C. for 61 years. Loving father of Mary Pat, Joseph, David (Lisa), Steven (Eric), Rebecca Baker (Mark). Son of the late Leonard and Ella. Brother of Leonard (Sylvette), Thomas (Carolyn), and the late Allen, Robert, Donald, John, Mary Ann, James, and Mary Ellen. Dear grandfather of Rick (Nikki), Nathan, Katheryn, Masson, Carter, Luke, Liam, Sarah, Jason, and Nicholas. Great grandfather of Tia and Leon. Patrick taught at Central Catholic, St. Joseph High, and Tri-C. He was the founder and first president of CHALTA, Catholic Teaching Association. After teaching, Patrick became a data processor manager at Oatey Co...
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Clarence ZZ Cummins
1940-08-22 2015-08-12Clarence Robert Cummins, affectionately known to many as Deacon Larry, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, surrounded by family, friends and caregivers at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. Born August 22, 1940 to the late Robert and Eleanor (Bergeron) Cummins in Cleveland, OH, he graduated from St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland, OH) and received his BS in Mathematics and Education and MA in Personnel and Guidance Counseling from John Carroll University (University Heights, OH). A lover of both literature and mathematics, Larry taught high school math in Ohio before moving to his natural calling of guidance counselor and guidance director at Catholic high sch...
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Mario ZZ D'Alanno
1927-07-07 2019-03-19MARIO 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 DeCaro
1944-09-13 2021-02-22Ronald 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
1907-08-27 1986-12-20WIINIFRED 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
1936-01-19 2016-09-10Gerry 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. Su...
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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...
Joseph ZZ Farrell
1997-03-20JOSEPH 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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Ray ZZ Golick
1937-04-04 2020-07-10Ray 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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