Edward G. Boal, Sr., 75, passed away on March 12, 2008.
Born in McKees-port, Pa., Mr. Boal had lived most of his life in the Akron area. A retired Letter Carrier with 44 years of service with the Akron Post Office, he was Past President of the National Letter Carriers #148, and had also served on the Tri County Labor Council of the AFL-CIO. Following his retirement, he began working for Colonial Florists. An avid sports enthusiast, he was a member of the Summit Co. Umpires Assoc. and had refereed baseball, basketball, and volley ball. He was also a CYO football coach and was a GABF Baseball Coach. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean Conflict and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
His survivors include wife of 49 years, Gerry (nee Davis); son, Ed, Jr.; brothers, John (Georgia), James (Debbie); brother-in-law, Vince (Shirley) Colant; numerous nieces and nephews; close friends, Jim and Nancy Durkin; and his golfing buddies. His parents, Christopher C. and Margaret (Hughes) Boal; sisters, Elizabeth Colant and Donna Boal; and brother, Christopher Boal all preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2008
Born in McKees-port, Pa., Mr. Boal had lived most of his life in the Akron area. A retired Letter Carrier with 44 years of service with the Akron Post Office, he was Past President of the National Letter Carriers #148, and had also served on the Tri County Labor Council of the AFL-CIO. Following his retirement, he began working for Colonial Florists. An avid sports enthusiast, he was a member of the Summit Co. Umpires Assoc. and had refereed baseball, basketball, and volley ball. He was also a CYO football coach and was a GABF Baseball Coach. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean Conflict and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
His survivors include wife of 49 years, Gerry (nee Davis); son, Ed, Jr.; brothers, John (Georgia), James (Debbie); brother-in-law, Vince (Shirley) Colant; numerous nieces and nephews; close friends, Jim and Nancy Durkin; and his golfing buddies. His parents, Christopher C. and Margaret (Hughes) Boal; sisters, Elizabeth Colant and Donna Boal; and brother, Christopher Boal all preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2008
Edward G. Boal, Sr., 75, passed away on March 12, 2008.
Born in McKees-port, Pa., Mr. Boal had lived most of his life in the Akron area. A retired Letter Carrier with 44 years of service with the Akron Post Office, he was Past President of the National Letter Carriers #148, and had also served on the Tri County Labor Council of the AFL-CIO. Following his retirement, he began working for Colonial Florists. An avid sports enthusiast, he was a member of the Summit Co. Umpires Assoc. and had refereed baseball, basketball, and volley ball. He was also a CYO football coach and was a GABF Baseball Coach. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean Conflict and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
His survivors include wife of 49 years, Gerry (nee Davis); son, Ed, Jr.; brothers, John (Georgia), James (Debbie); brother-in-law, Vince (Shirley) Colant; numerous nieces and nephews; close friends, Jim and Nancy Durkin; and his golfing buddies. His parents, Christopher C. and Margaret (Hughes) Boal; sisters, Elizabeth Colant and Donna Boal; and brother, Christopher Boal all preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2008
Born in McKees-port, Pa., Mr. Boal had lived most of his life in the Akron area. A retired Letter Carrier with 44 years of service with the Akron Post Office, he was Past President of the National Letter Carriers #148, and had also served on the Tri County Labor Council of the AFL-CIO. Following his retirement, he began working for Colonial Florists. An avid sports enthusiast, he was a member of the Summit Co. Umpires Assoc. and had refereed baseball, basketball, and volley ball. He was also a CYO football coach and was a GABF Baseball Coach. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean Conflict and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
His survivors include wife of 49 years, Gerry (nee Davis); son, Ed, Jr.; brothers, John (Georgia), James (Debbie); brother-in-law, Vince (Shirley) Colant; numerous nieces and nephews; close friends, Jim and Nancy Durkin; and his golfing buddies. His parents, Christopher C. and Margaret (Hughes) Boal; sisters, Elizabeth Colant and Donna Boal; and brother, Christopher Boal all preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2008
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