EDWARD V. PARILLO, age 86; beloved husband for 22 years of Angie (Simonelli) (nee Zambataro); loving father of Linda Spence (Robert), Karen Keppler (John), Beverly Dowdell (John) and step-father of Gail Hufgard (Fred) and William Simonelli; devoted grandfather of Kristen and Jonathan Keppler, Angela Dowdell (Matt Seaman), Matthew Dowdell, Judith Ventura (Michael), Lauren Albano (Adam), Mary Romano (Chris), M. John O’Brien (Leah) and great-grandfather of 11; cherished son of the late Antonio and Antoinetta (nee Consiglio); dearest brother of Jeanette and the late Gaetano “Tom” (Virginia, deceased); dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Ed was born on May 25, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio and died on January 31, 2014 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He was a resident of Highland Heights and lived previously in South Euclid. Ed was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (St. Gregory the Great Church) and volunteered his time at many of their summer festivals. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Gilmour Council # 310 and was a former president of Nela Credit Union at General Electric. Ed was a Glass and Quartz specialist/engineer for General Electric for 40 years.
He also belonged to the glass blowers of G.E. and taught glass blowing at Case Western Reserve University. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army-Air Corps in the medical corps. Ed loved to bowl, golf and play baseball. He loved to dance and travel both for work and for recreation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish at 11:00 AM. Burial following with Military Honors at Knollwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Eddie at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) on MONDAY from 3:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
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Peg & Jim DeBleyker
Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Eddie was a “great guy” – husband, brother, and friend.
Jeanette (jeanie) Parillo
Thank You Ross for being so helpful yesterday and I have faith that you will take excellent care of my dearest brother Eddie. I cannot express the emotions I am experiencing at the loss of my brother. What’s keeping me going is the reality that I was blessed with two (2) wonderful brothers and I always knew they loved me unconditionally. I’m so very proud of these men and especially their love of family. Brothers Eddie and Tommy will live in my heart forever until we meet again. Rest in Peace Dear Brothers. Blessings to all at DeJohn, Flynn, Mylott.
Bob Heiss
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Karen & John.
We lost Dad just two weeks ago so we understand what you are feeling right now. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences to you all.
Bob