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Edward Martincak Obituary
He was born April 6, 1926 in Lorain and had been a lifelong Lorain area resident.
Ed served with the US Army in the 11th Armored Division during World War II and the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star.
He worked at Western Automatic in Elyria and then at Griffith Black Top in Lorain where he worked as an Operating Engineer for 35 years. Later, he worked at Erie Blacktop for one year before retiring.
Ed was a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lorain where he served as an usher during mass and helped in the social hall kitchen. He recently joined Mary Mother of God Parish in Lorain.
Ed was a member of Ohio Operating Engineers Local #18 and a life member of VFW Post #451 in Lorain. He enjoyed sports.
He is survived by his children Edward M. Martincak of Palmetto, Florida, Richard Martincak (Pattie) of Lorain, Paul Martincak (Robin) of Germantown, Maryland and Mary Kay Bowen (Steve) of Lorain, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Catherine M. Martincak (nee Chervenak) on March 1, 2011, son David Martincak, parents Andrew & Rose Martincak (nee Gela), brothers Raymond, Anthony, Andrew, John and Joseph Martincak and sisters Margaret Vilevac, Mary Corey, Cecelia Zeller and Helen Webber.
The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4, 6-8 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:00 am in the funeral chapel followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at Mary Mother of God Parish, 310 8th St, Lorain. The Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Vermilion Township.
Memorial contributions can be made to Mary Mother of God Parish, 309 7th St, Lorain, OH. 44052.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net.
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for Edward Martincak
mary bowen
December 20, 2012
love and miss you grandpa..amy albert eddie sirriah and sirrenidy
mary bowen
December 20, 2012
love and miss you Dad..mary and steve
mary bowen
December 20, 2012
Dad we miss you so much...love mary steve eddie amy albert sirrenidy and sirriah...
Glenn Family
December 20, 2011
Grandpa you will be greatly missed. your with grandma now and together again. love and miss you both.
Denise Jaskulski Boycik
December 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Eddie was a special man. He was always there to help everyone! Now he will be at peace with Aunt Katie. My sympathy to all the children....
Perry & Pat Cole
December 19, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Rich, Patti and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn & Tim Delaney
December 17, 2011
Our deapest sympathy to the Martincak Family. We love you Paul & Robin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Lynn Martincak
December 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
So enjoyed having you all. You'll be missed.....
Christina Martincak
December 17, 2011
Lindsay Martincak-King & Uncle Eddie at her graduation party this year
Christina Martincak
December 17, 2011
Paul & Robin Martincak
December 17, 2011
Dad, We will miss and think about you daily.
Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel
December 17, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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