Edward Rastovski, retired Lorain City Assistant Fire Chief, age 83, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Kingston of Vermilion while under the care of hospice surrounded by his family and friends.
A lifelong resident of Lorain, Edward was born on December 15, 1928 in Lorain to the late Mark and Mary (nee Fister) Rastovski. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1947
He served as a private in the U.S. Army from 1947-1948.
For 30 years, Edward worked as a firefighter for the city of Lorain. He was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief.
He was a member of St. Joseph church, Amherst. Edward enjoyed swimming, walking along beaches, reading and spending time with his family and friends. He and his late wife, Josephine, were snow birds for many years and then eventually spent many of their retirement years in Jensen Beach, Florida.
He is survived by his son, Mark (Debbie), of Amherst, and his daughter, Kamille (Joseph) Cocco, of Amherst; his grandchildren, Brad, Ryan, Todd, Kara and Cory Cocco and Scott Rastovski and Laura (Jarrod) Mihalic; and his great-granddaughter, Isabella Rastovski.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (nee Pulgine) in 1999, his sisters, Mitzi Kraly and Anne Duell and his brother, Thomas Garkish.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst. Closing prayers will be said on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Funeral Center followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst. Rev. Fr. Michael J. Denk, Associate Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Family and friends may leave online condolences at www.dovinreberjones.com.

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Published by The Morning Journal from May 13 to May 14, 2012.

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sara dobrosky

May 15, 2012

Ed will be greatly missed by all staff at Kingston he was a great guy and always keep a smile on everyone's faces! Thanks for Sharing such a great person with us!

Larry & Lorraine (Husar) Cassidy

May 13, 2012

Kamie & Mark,

We were sorry to hear of your father's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Dave Ostang

May 13, 2012

Mark and Kammy, so sorry of hearing of your Dad's passing. I always liked talking to him and enjoyed his friendship throughout the years. He is truly happy now with his Lord, surrounded by your Mom and all those who have gone before him. I am sure Al is there too... We love you guys!

May 13, 2012

Mark,I know the sorrow you feel right now and my heart goes out to you and your family.Your father was always kind to me,and a pleasure to be around. love always, John Born.

Nicole Lord

May 13, 2012

My prayers and sympathy goes out to you and your family. My name is Nicole Lord and I took care of ED at the nursing home he will be greatly missed

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