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Edward Nolan "Ed" Ongaro Jr.

Edward Ongaro Obituary

Ongaro Edward "Ed" Nolan Ongaro, Jr., 60, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in New Albany, Ohio. Born in Columbus, Ohio October 4, 1955, Ed was the son of Edward N. Ongaro, Sr., and JoAnn (McFarland) Ongaro. Ed was a proud 35-year veteran of the Columbus Division of Fire and Mifflin Township Division of Fire as a fireman, paramedic and dispatcher. Ed graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School, Class of 1974, and attended Capitol University and The Ohio State University. Ed was passionate about the Fire Dept., motor racing and most of all helping those in need. Preceded in death by father Edward N. Ongaro, Sr., and ex-wife Claudia Buckingham Dabronzo. Survived by wife, Almeda Ongaro, New Albany, OH; son, Eric N. (Meghann) Ongaro, Lewis Center, OH; daughters, Alyssa M. Dabronzo, Brooklyn, NY and Courtney L. Dabronzo, West New Nork, NJ; stepdaughter, Alicia Benson, Orlando, Florida; mother, JoAnn Ongaro, Westerville, OH; grandchildren, Ava Ongaro, Tatum Ongaro, Reese Ongaro, and Claire Ongaro, Lewis Center, OH, Marissa Cardwell and Alexander Walker, Orlando, FL; brother, Brian D. (Barbara) Ongaro, Frisco, TX; sister, Rita M. (Tim) Redman, Blacklick, OH; nieces/nephews, Brittany Ongaro and Brandon Ongaro, Frisco, TX, Addison Redman and Sophia Redman, Blacklick, OH. A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, August 25, from 4-8 p.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081, where service will be held on Friday, August 26 at 10:30 a.m., with Interment at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 West Broad Street, Galloway, OH 43119. Online condolences can be left on Ed's memorial tribute at www.hillfuneral.com. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, OH 43216-6810 or online at www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2016.

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Terry Cooke

April 8, 2024

I learned of Ed's passing just yesterday from a former Mifflin Firefighter. I was a Mifflin Twp. Police Officer when I met Ed. I remember his dedication to and passion for the fire service. Ed was a positive person with an infectious smile. I always respected him and I will always remember Ed, not only as a Mifflin Firefigher/Paramedic, but as a kind soul and a friend. Rest in peace, Ed. Thank you for being there when we needed you.

Bill Teegarden III

August 25, 2016

RIP Ed. We'll sure miss you. You were a great guy.

Marcus Lafferty

August 25, 2016

Very sorry to hear about the loss. I work with the maintenance team where Ed lived. He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face.I always enjoyed doing work for him.

August 24, 2016

To Ed's dear family,
I'm so sorry to read about Eddie's passing. My friends and I from Roush Hardware feel the loss, even after all these years. Our memories of Ed are of love and fun from the depths of our hearts. It was a very special time and he was a very special guy. God Bless your family and Rest in Peace Eddie Ongaro.
Leslie (Lolly) Smith

joe duncan

August 24, 2016

I had the privilege of working with Ed years ago and he was an inspiration and a great guy.

Marylou Topelin

August 24, 2016

Almeda, we are so very very sorry for your
loss. We always enjoyed our conversations with Ed & serving him springrolls & sesame chicken with lots of sweet & sour sauce. We will never forget our favorite firefighter.

August 23, 2016

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ed Ongaro Jr. We were childhood friends. We had some good times together. Steven R. Kirk and Mother Clarice Kirk.

August 23, 2016

Condolences from the Davis family.

Lt. Woody Davis

Ron Ongaro

August 23, 2016

For Ed's beloved Meda, children, many family members, friends and his fellow Fire Fighters. To paraphrase William Shakespeare, "when he shall die, take him and cut him into little stars so that the face of heaven shall shine so brightly that all the world will in love with night." RIP, Ron, Heidi, Ron jr. and John.

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