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Edward Mirra, Jr.
TOLEDO: Edward Mirra, Jr., age 73, died peacefully at his home, with his family around him, on Friday May 31, 2013. He was born July 5, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Edward Mirra Sr. and Helen (Vail) Mirra who are both deceased.
In high school, Ed received the Joseph M. T. Childrey Memorial Award, the highest honor awarded to a member of the graduating class of Haddonfield (New Jersey) High School. He also played on five state championship teams in baseball, football (captain), and wrestling.
Ed graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and received an MBA from the University of Toledo. He spent 41 years with Owens Corning and retired in 2003 as Senior Vice President.
Ed is survived by his wife and best friend of 48 years, Anita (Freytag) Mirra; he was especially proud of his children, David (Lisa) Mirra, Jennifer Abele, Kimberly (Craig) Izzo and Kristen Schmieder; and his 11 grandchildren Adam, Alicia, and Aaron Abele, Drew, Haley, and Brock Izzo, Maxwell, Niko, and Charlie Schmieder, and Samantha and Trevor Mirra; brother, Travis (Sharon) Mirra.
A visitation will be held on June 21 from one to three at Epworth Methodist Church , 3077 Valleyview, Toledo, Ohio, followed by a Memorial Service in the Sanctuary.
We would like to thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their fine care, especially our nurse, Andrea, as well as the nurses, staff and Dr. Krauss at the University of Michigan Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the following: Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 S. Detroit Street, Toledo, Ohio; Epworth Methodist Church, or the David Freytag Scholarship Fund at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Mirra
Barry Palmer
June 24, 2013
Anita and family,
Sorry I missed calling hours and service. I had pain injections. I miss my good buddy so much. I am confident he is now getting his share of raw oysters on the half shell.
Dwight and Cindi Mills
June 20, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Ed's family. We always enjoyed sharing stories and smiles with Ed, whether it was business or personal.
Don Pheasant
June 15, 2013
Anita,
Our prayers go out to you. It was a pleasure to know and work with Ed. Our
days in Perrysburg are special fond memories and we are so thankful for our
short visit with you and the Smithers in Florida two years ago.
Don Pheasant
June 12, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss
Unkown Unknown
June 12, 2013
My association with Ed came many years ago he the teacher and I merely just the student. I am very grateful to have known Ed so well for so long, if he taught me anything it was simply that life is unpredictable and doesn't always go as planned. Ed was a man of character and honor he played as hard as he worked and enjoyed life to the very fullest. If you know Ed as I,you know he lived his life to the very fullest “his way”. What I learned from his illness, was how much was still left after so much had been taken away. He was still Ed all the way thru it just had to be “his way” Honorable, respectful, kind and most importantly forgiving.
Although you will be sorely missed by all those left behind. Your legacy lives on thru your grandchildren. May they always cherish your guidance as I, and continue to make you proud.
I ask: Lord if there is beer in heaven poor one for my friend tell him it is from me. Place your hand on him comfort him, we here left behind will be just fine. Guide him as he guided me….his forgiveness will not be forgotten in my life…..Until we meet again Ed God Bless
June 11, 2013
Dear. Mirra family I'm sorry to hear of your recent loss. Psalms 65:2
Dave Mader
June 11, 2013
Such sad news. The descriptions leader, mentor and friend show up over and over again in these messages. They are the very same impressions I took away from my association with Ed at Owens Corning. He was genuine, the kind of man you were proud to work with, and a tremendous asset for the company. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
June 11, 2013
Anita: I feel so honored to have shared so much of my life with you and Ed. From his staying at the ATO house at Wittenberg, while we double dated, to your home in Three Meadows which backed up on ours. Also having our daughters playing softball together. Such wonderful memories. Hold them close and cherish them always. Dave Wise
June 11, 2013
Thinking of you and your family
Betty & Glenn Sherman
Kathy Healy
June 11, 2013
Ed was such a wonderful person with great leadership skills and a gentle personality. May God bless the Mirra family
Pat Ryan
June 11, 2013
Ed was one of the best. He was a great leader, mentor and true friend. He has been and will be missed.
Kathy Wise
June 10, 2013
To the Mirra family--
We felt like we grew up as a part of your family, living literally in your backyard! Ed meant so much to us all and has a very special place in our hearts. Anita, Kim, Jenny, Kristi, David--you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick Lesniewicz
June 10, 2013
Really sad news...I think he took me for $5 at Belmont the last time I played there but it was worth it a hundred times over. A true good guy who was always fun to be associated with. My prayers are for his family. He was a great influence on everyone who worked with him.
Jennifer Cecere
June 10, 2013
My beautiful friend, you will be missed by many. I'm a better person today knowing you. Sending love to your family.
Marianne Palinski
June 10, 2013
My sincere sympathy and prayers for you, Ed and your family. Your honesty, integrity and the goodness you demonstrated over so many years are all part of the great legacy you leave those who love you and admire you. Your memory will live on through your family and friends. God bless you and your family.
Marianne Palinski
Mark Peterson
June 10, 2013
I had the pleasure of knowing Ed for a number of years at Owens Corning. He personified the kind of Leader who made OC a company to be proud, very proud to be part of. He truly cared about people, and was an extraordinary mentor to many.
Kimberly Cole
June 9, 2013
To the Mirra family-
Wonderful memories of our families spending time together while in Brussels...so thankful I was able to spend an evening with Anita and Ed while visiting my parents in Florida 2 yrs ago. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Take care.
Kristi Schmieder (Mirra)
June 9, 2013
See my message below. Forgot to sign my name.
June 9, 2013
Dad, you demonstrated such high morals and values to our family. I miss you so much! But you created a strong family, who because of all your hard work and love, we will be ok. And you picked the PERFECT wife- our mom anita Mirra!!! She took such amazing care of you. And all four of "we" children loved and respected you incredibly much!! As your baby, youngest child, I will always remember how you took such great care of me. WHAT A LIFE!! It was amazing!! Thank you dad!! My eternal love!!!
Bill Carlin
June 9, 2013
Rest in Peace Ed. Your faith in me brought me to Toledo in the 90's and I learned a great deal about business management working for you.
Sheryn [Vaughan] Hogan
June 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Ed's family. He was one of my finest "bosses" at OCF and a fellow member of Epworth for many years. May his legacy of "fairness" carry on forever.
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