Edward L. Ayola

Edward L. Ayola, 79, of Parrish, passed away July 31, 2008. He was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois and was a public school instrumental music teacher in Illinois for 28 years. He came to Bradenton from the Chicago area 21 years ago and was the conductor of the Manatee Community Band. He received a Bachelor of Music Education from University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma and was the principal Tuba player in the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra. Soon after, he attended Vandercook College of Music in Chicago and received his Master of Music Education degree. Mr. Ayola was a US Army veteran during the Korean conflict, also played six years in Army bands and graduated from the Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Mildred Ayola, brother, Gil Ayola, and sisters, Mildred Hernandez and Thelma Somma. He is survived by his wife, Jan Ayola of Parrish, daughter Lora (Danny) Recor of New Hampshire, sisters, Gladys Polich and Donna (Pete) Satara of Las Vegas, Nevada, brothers, Frank Ayola of Los Angeles and Ken Ayola of Port Charlotte, grandson, Benjamin Recor, and several nieces and nephews. The visitation will be Sunday, August 3rd, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel 5610 Manatee Ave. W. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, August 4th, 2008, 11:00 A.M. St Frances X. Cabrini Catholic Church 12001 69th St. E. Parrish with Rev. Philip Maruthoorkandathil, celebrant. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238 or Florida Cancer Specialists c/o Jan Ayola 8748 28th St. Cir. E. Parrish, FL 34219. Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com