Memorials
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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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Jerome ZZ Lennon
1935-12-27 2002-12-27JEROME FRANCIS LENNON, aged 70 years. Beloved son of the late Frank J. and Anna V. (nee Gannon). Jerry is survived by his many cousins in Cleveland and Ireland, his students from V.A.-St. Joseph High School and Cathedral Latin High School, his devoted friends and his acquaintances at Austin's Steak House. Jerry was a founding member of the East Side Irish- American Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the Marianist Mission, 4435 E. Patterson Rd., Dayton, OH 45481-0001. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at St. Paschal Baylon Church at 11 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at THE SCHULTE & MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 5252 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (BETWEEN RICHMON...
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Joseph ZZ Meirdirks
1920-07-31 2007-03-03MEIERDIRKS Bro. Joseph, S.M.Age 86 of Dayton, OH died March 3, 2007 at Mercy-Siena Woods. Born July 31, 1920 in Covington, KY, son of the late Joseph and Camille Meierdirks. He is survived by his sisters, Virginia Willett, Catherine Willett and Jean Nevitt. Served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II in the Pacific. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Oak Leaf Cluster, the Battle Honor, as well as a Purple Heart. In 1946 he graduated from Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh, PA. With a degree in metallurgy. After graduation, he worked as an engineer for General Electric, Crucible Steel Co., the Cannon-Muskegon Corp. and Austenal Laboratories. He entered the So...
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Gloria ZZ Melaragno
1923-01-20 2014-04-16
Mrs. Gloria Melaragno, affectionately known as "Mrs. M" by legions of St. Joseph High School students beginning in the 1960s, died on April 16, 2014 at the age of 91. Mrs. M was a little lady with a big heart, a beloved friend to all students as she greeted us with a warm smile and a happy and encouraging word every day from her perch at the Main Office desk
MELARAGNO GLORIA A. MELARAGNO (nee Lanzuisi) age 91; beloved wife for 67 years of Joseph; loving mother of Anthony (wife Kathy Immerman), Josephine Jones (husband Richard) and Laura Valencic (husband Terry); devoted grandmother of Jennifer Jones Donatelli (husband Joseph), Amanda Jones Bhalla (husband Ritam), Terence Valen...
Norman T. ZZ Novak
1937-06-25 1997-05-28
Norman T. Novak, 59, led St. Joseph marching band. During the 30 years that Norman T. Novak directed the St. Joseph High School marching band, it was known as one of the largest and best in the state. Its many honors including being invited to appear at halftime during Cleveland Browns football games several years in a row, a frequency that was almost unprecedented.
Mr. Novak also taught at Chanel High School for six years. He was the director of the United Slovenian Society band for 15 years.
Mr. Novak enjoyed boating as a hobby. He was founder of the West Channel Yacht Club on the banks of Eastlake’s Chagrin River and service as the club’s first commodore.
Mr. Novak di...