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Edward Surian Obituary
August 16, 1931 - August 30, 2018
San Jose
Edward Surian passed away at age 87 on August 30, 2018, having lived a productive, vigorous and successful life. Born August 16, 1931, in San Francisco, Ed moved to the Almaden Valley near San Jose as a child. After graduating from Campbell High School, he went to work as a carpenter where he learned the trade and honed his skills before joining his father and brother in his family's general contracting business, Frank Surian & Sons. After building up and running a well-known, highly regarded and successful business, he retired in 2005. He enjoyed traveling the world, tending his garden, razzing his golf buddies and trying to increase the family fortunes by hitting the tables in Lake Tahoe, Reno and Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bette Surian, daughter Kathi Cramer (Steve), son David Surian (Paula), sister Barbara Surian, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Sr.; his mother, Evelyn; his brother, Frank Jr.; his sisters, Gloria and Claire; and his grandson, Danny Cramer. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 3 pm-7 pm at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Rd., San Jose, CA 95141. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed's memory can be made in memory of his grandson Danny: Danny Cramer Foundation, 163 S. Roslyn Street, Denver, CO 80230.
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Linda mancuso
September 1, 2021
Ed´s memory will always be in my heart. He was best friend of my family. We enjoyed his humor & love of people. God bless you dear friend you are deeply missed. Until we meet again
Linda Mancuso
September 11, 2018
My deepest condolences and sympathy to Betty and the family. Eddie was loved my our family, Albert and Clara Mancuso. My mother talked about going to the show with Eddie while my dad was in the Army. She felt like he was her little brother.
They enjoyed so many fun times together in Lake Tahoe at the Black Jack Tables. My mother singing "Tiny Bubbles", Betty waving a rubber chicken on the table while Eddie and dad, Al, laughed and joked. They always drew a crowd with their laughter.
So many wonderful memories. He was truly a kind and wonderful man. We loved him so
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