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Friday, February 28, 2014

Mr. Edward Carl Domazet

Lorain- Edward Carl Domazet, was born to Frances and William Domazet on November 1, 1923, weighing 2 pounds 11 ounces. He died on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the age of 90. Edward was born and raised in Lorain where he graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1942B. Following graduation, he attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, IL studying Armature Wiring. Upon completion of the course, he went to work for U.S. Steel in the electric shop retiring July 31, 1986.

Edward married his only true love, Doris May McAfee on September 11, 1946 in the old St. John's Church of Lorain. Edward and Doris celebrated 55 years of marriage prior to her death in 2001. The couple had two daughters, Carol and Ruth. Edward was known as "Cookie the Cigar Smoking Accordion Player of Lorain." He played his accordion with the old Jolly Boys Orchestra entertaining several generations in Lorain. Edward also gave music lessons at Driscol's Music store and gave lessons to some students in their homes.

He was a past member of Lorain Harbor Lion's Club. Edward also enjoyed his time on the bowling and billiard teams of the South Lorain Croatian Club. Satisfying his passion for travel, he took several cruises with his daughters. He and Carol made several trips to Nevada visiting Ruth and her family. His other passions were fishing, card playing, billiards, model building and smoking his cigars. He spent many hours visiting with neighborhood children and bird watching.

He is survived by daughters, Carol Ramer of Lorain and Ruth (Bob) Stransky of Virginia City, Nevada; grandchildren, Daniel, Robert, Travis, Trent, Tracie and Tricia; nine great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and he will be sorely missed by his Chihuahuas, Minnie and Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brother, William, and nephew, Carl.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, 2143 Homewood Drive, Lorain, Fr. John Retar, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the pediatric cancer research facility of donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 8:34:00 AM

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