Edward J. Root's Obituary
Edward J. Root, 68, of Lakewood, passed away October 13, 2018.
Beloved husband of 38 years to Gail (Cintron); loving father of Abigail (Ritchie) Root-DeNigris; devoted grandpa of Leonardo; dear brother of Jan, Gail, Charlene, and the late Deana and Joe; also survived by many nieces and nephews; friend to many.
Edward will always be remembered as a family man. Edward had an affinity for the outdoors and enjoyed motorcycling, camping, boating and sailing. He was a member of the Western Reserve Society Sons of the American Revolution (During the Revolutionary War, these are ancestors who help the American cause). He was also a strong proponent of 2nd Amendment rights.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, where funeral services will commence at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 18. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted.
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