Happy Birthday
June 20, 2019
by Mary Cato
Wow dad 90 today!!!! Sure wish you were still here. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't miss you. Heaven sure has the best. Love you forever. Love, Mary Eileen
June 20, 2013
by Stephen Carr
Dad - missing you on your day.
My wonderful father
May 12, 2012
by Mary Cato
Dad,
God truly made you in his image. You taught us so much humility. I have not ever in my life found a man that was so loving and kind, a man that NEVER spoke bad of anyone. You were my savior in times of need and you know when that was, especially with 4 nutty brothers. Thanks for taking such good care of me and NEVER making me feel like a failure. Thanks for always being there during growing pains, having to heal any and all injuries. You were truly ONE OF A KIND. I just know your treasures in Heaven are abundant because you were truly a great servant to God. And I know that God said "Well done my good and faithful servant". I think about you each and everday. I miss talking to you everyday at lunch and I listen to your voicemails all the time to keep you always present. Thank you God for Blessing me with this wonderful man I called Dad.
Love you always
Mary Eileen
My Pop
May 11, 2012
I always wanted to be like the man my Pop was
I tried, but failed to be half the man he was
We shared some of the best times and he put up with all of my stupid mistakes
No matter the situation, my Pop always saw the good in life and people, never a cross word from his mouth.
Most famous words from him were " Edward, don't let that mouth over load your brain"
I always enjoyed doing things with him and for him
My Mom would get on to us for standing out in the garage enjoying our talks and hydraulic sandwhiches (AKA Beer)
He was a man of strong faith, which he shared with us on a daily basis
It would take a lot for him to anger, majority of the time it was my fault as the statement above states
Now that he is at rest, I find myself at peace knowing he isn't in any pain , because he rests with our lord
For a little humor, which I think he would have a little smile about, I find myself doing the George Thourgood song "I drink alone"
I try not too show emotion that he is gone
Pop I truly miss you and the things you would say, such as "Edward , your being a clod!
Love you POP
You will never be forgotten, your legacy lives on FOEVER
"Man of Faith"
May 11, 2012
My uncle Ed helped "raise" me from age 17 into adulthood. His guidance,,,advice and example was more than an uncle-nephew relationship. He was always faithful to the Catholic church in all aspects of life and this example helped me to convert and take the necessary steps for baptism into the Catholic faith while in the Air Force at age 20.
As an adult I could always count on his wisdom in all matters pertaining to my life and it continued up to the last days of his life here on earth.
I'm sure he watches over and sends his love to those he loves and that love is felt in many different ways...until we are re-united again.
He didn't express these words in this fashion but his meaning was crystial clear,
"It is far, far better to be important in the eyes of God
, than in the eyes of man."
Donnie