Memorials
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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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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...
William ZZ Gutbrod
1925-01-22 2012-11-29GUTBROD 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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Hubert ZZ Howard
1935-11-17 1991-11-16HUBERT L. HOWARD, Educator, born Nov. 17, 1935 in Boston, Mass., died Nov. 16, 1991. A Veteran and graduate of Boston College. Mr. Howard taught English for one year at Al Hiram University in Bagdad before returning to the U.ß. to obtain a Master’s Degree in Philosophy at Niagara University. Mr. Howard taught for more than 20 years in the Cleveland School System, rising to become Chair of the Dept. At the time of his death Mr. Howard was a member of the faculty at John Adams High School. On several occasions in recent years Mr. Howard lead groups of students to Washington D.C. as part of the Close-Up Program, designed to introduce students to the workings of Government. He was also selected...
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Jerry ZZ Intorcio
1927-02-20 2010-10-18
Jerry Joseph Intorcio
February 20, 1927 — October 18, 2010
Jerry J. Intorcio, age 83, beloved husband, father and brother passed away peacefully on October 18, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. At his side, were his three children. A Cleveland native, he graduated from Collinwood High School in February 1945. Soon thereafter, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during WWII. He was deployed to Japan where he served as a member of the U.S. Army Occupational Forces. Following two years of service to his country, he returned to Cleveland and enrolled at John Carroll University, where he majored in English. He was awarded his B.A. at John Carroll in 1951. In 1963, he began his career in teach...
Frank ZZ Kirchendorfer
1903-02-06 1994-01-07FRANK G. KIRCHENDORFER age 90, passed away Jan. 7, 1994 Beloved husband of the late Constance (nee Kenzig), dear father of Carolyn Dormendo (Mrs. Frank) and Frances Piper (Mrs. Robert) and Thomas F., grandfather of Kristen and Kathryn. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, Jan. 10, St. Angela’s Church, 20970 Lorain Rd., at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family will receive friends in the Corrigan Funeral Homes, Lorain at W. 208 St., Fairview Park, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
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Anthony ZZ Lekan
1928-02-09 2004-11-26LEKAN ANTHONY "DOC" LEKAN, age 76, teacher at St. Joseph High School for 38 years. Dearest husband of Marilyn T. (nee Koss); dear father of Tony (Wendy), Greg (Dyan), Tim, Mary Yantek (Ken), Joe (Laura) and Mike (Patty); loving grandpa of Lija, Torin and Devin Lekan, Scott and Matt Yantek and Josh, Maggie and Miles Lekan; dear son of the late Joseph and Frances (nee Perko); youngest brother of Marie Viskocil, Sally, Sr. Miriam Joseph O.P., Lou, Pat Sammons and the following deceased: Rev. Joseph Lekan S.M., Matt, Cy, Frank, Fanny and John; uncle and great uncle of many. Funeral Mass Tuesday Nov. 30, 2004 at The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemeter...
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