January 6, 2014
Edward A. Schiattone, our loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home with his devoted family by his side at the age of 57. The son of John and Beverly Schiattone, Ed was born on March 1, 1956 in Bay City. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 1974 and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1977. Ed retired from the IUPAT Local 1803 after twenty-five years of service to the painter's trade. He worked for Boice Byrd & Sons for almost all of that time. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of twenty-nine years, the former Ann Schalk; his daughter, Kristin M. Schiattone; son, Edward "E.J." Schiattone; parents, John and Beverly Schiattone; brothers, Mike (Mary) Schiattone, along with their daughter, Tracie (Matt) Steel and baby, Harper; John (Barbara) Schiattone, along with their son, Vincent; his sister, Kary (Bill) Ayala; sisters and brothers-in-law, Norman (Stephanie) Schalk, along with their son Christopher (Heather Trudeau); Michelle Brady (Rick Reittenbach), along with her children, Katie Lewis, Sean Brady and Danielle Brady; Mary (Charles) Pliska, Joe (Virginia) Schalk and Farrell Kruzell. Ed is also survived by his best friend, Alan Kalinowski, along with several extended family members. Ed was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Norman and Marie Schalk and sisters-in-law, Charmaine McPherson and Shirley Kruzell. Ed's family will be present to receive visitors on Friday, January 10, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Friday at 5:00 PM, Fr. Dale Orlik will lead a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by military honors that Ed was so deserving of. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
Very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, George Barber and family
Amanda Rowell Ryczek lit a candle in memory of Edward Schiattone
Bev and John and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Loss is always hard but to loose your child I just can’t imagine. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Buck and JeanAnne Hodder
so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you
Duane And Dawn lit a candle in memory of Edward Schiattone
Greg Williams & Patti lit a candle in memory of Edward Schiattone
I love you more than you will ever know, you were more than my brother, you were my friend.
Kary lit a candle in memory of Edward Schiattone
Kathi Gillespie lit a candle in memory of Edward Schiattone
he will be remembered always in our hearts, Alan and Maggie
Maggie lit a candle in memory of Edward Schiattone
Dear Ann and family. I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Tboughts and prayers go out to you. I used to work @BCN in referral dept. Cheri (Thibo) Stack.
God Bless you, Ann, Kristin, and EJ.
My heart goes out to all the Schiattones. If we could take back time I believe we all would. Savor the best memories and know that you are not alone. Ed was a son, brother, husband, father and friend to so many. May he rest in peace.
Gloria Anderson
God has taken another one of our beloved family home.Will miss you Ed. Praying for strength and peace during this time.
Kary, I am so sorry for your loss, even though it’s been many years since we’ve seen each other I still think of you and your family. We have a lot of great memories with Ed. Sincerely, Jan Douponce Smith
Thoughts and prayers to the family, Ed was a mentor to me and the best boss i ever had, he will be sorely missed
Dear Schiattone family,
I did not get to meet Edward, We are so very sorry for your loss, May God wrap his arms around your family and keep you in his loving care.
Mike and Cindy Moranec (Michaels parents)
Love and prayers for your family
Ann, so shocked and saddened by the news of your loss. He was a nice guy and always had time to smile or wave hello whenever I passed by. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn French
John and Bev
God needed another angel.
Esther Bork
I worked with Ed back at Bay Metal Cabinets AKA Kerkue Manufacturing and went thru the entire apprentice program for the painters local he was a great person to work for and with. Sorry to hear of his passing….Terry Shawl
Ann and family……….I am so sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for all of you and I pray the Lord will help you through this very difficult time.
Pat Behmlander (BCN)