GOCEK, Edward J. Age 92. Beloved husband of Olga (nee Kopystynsky) for 68 years. Dearest father of James (Connie), Diana Lawson (John), Janis Gocek, Denise Ulloa, Laura Royer (Patrick) and Renee Rodriguez (Martin). Loving grandfather of David, Elizabeth, Mike, Shawn, Brian, Christine, Christopher, Alyssa, Eric, Julianne, Melanie and the late Mary and Julie; great-grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Margaret Juba (Michael, deceased) and the late Florence Stefanski (Walter) and Helen Buckholtz (Bernard); uncle of many. Ed was a past president of the Holy Name Society and recipient of the "Circle Medallion" and "Man of the Year" awards. He chaired many committees, and served as church choir member, community volunteer and air raid warden during World War II. He retired from Leece-Neville after 40 years. Ed was devoted to his family and will be deeply missed by all.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 31, 11:30 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4170 North Amber Drive, Brooklyn, OH. Interment: Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation: Friday, 2–8 PM at The Zabor Funeral Home, 5680 Pearl Road, Parma (betw. Snow and Ridge). To offer condolences and sign guestbook visit www.ZaborFH.com