Date of death: 6/1/2012
Saint Meinrad Class: O 1958
Beloved husband of the late Margaret R. (nee Griesmer); devoted father of Helen Krems (Richard), Henry (Lisa), Stephen (Alice), Rose Bartow (Michael), James (Beth), Ann Jakubowski (David), Karen Gainford (Geoffrey), and Edward (Ami); caring father-in-law of the late Michael Cerny; cherished grandfather of 21; dear brother of Mary Jane Forkins, and the late Earl, and Neil; dear son of the late Henry and Frances (nee Auth). U.S. Air Force Korean Conflict Veteran, Teacher/Administrator for Catholic Schools Diocese of Cleveland for 38 years, especially active at Our Lady of Good Counsel/Mary Queen of Peace Parish life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Malachi House, 2810 Clinton Ave., Cleveland, 44113, or to Mary Queen of Peace Parish. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Mary Queen of Peace Parish, 4423 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, 44109. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends SUNDAY 1-5 P.M. and MONDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. AT THE A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS. (WEST OF I-71).From tributes.com