Edward Myers Obituary

Edward J. Myers Jr.

Nov 23, 1947 - Mar 2, 2023

Norwalk

Edward J. Myers Jr., 75, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Cleveland Metro Hospital.

He was born Nov. 23, 1947, in Sandusky, to the late Edward Myers Sr. and Lois (Beverick) Myers. He was a life-long Norwalk resident. He was a 1966 graduate of Norwalk High School and veteran of U.S. Air Force.

He met his wife of 49 years, Joyce (Day) Myersm while working construction and later spent 19 years as an employee of City of Norwalk and member of Laborers Local 480 Union, where he worked until retirement. However, his most coveted role was that of the local "Santa Claus" where his gregarious personality and larger than life laugh, natural white hair and beard, rosy cheeks, and robust build touched many young lives during the holiday season.

He was a proud supporter of Norwalk Truckers sports teams as well as Cleveland Guardians and Browns and had a special place in his heart for The Ohio State Buckeyes. In his younger years, he was an avid league bowler and played many a game in the local softball leagues. He was an active and dedicated member of the congregation at The Foundation Church, Norwalk, and formerly was a member at Norwalk United Methodist Church.

His absolute favorite thing to do was spend time with his family. He greatly looked forward to the annual summer family gatherings and activities centered around visits by his son from California. He especially enjoyed being a grandfather and bragged about the accomplishments, big and small, of his grandkids to whoever would listen. He most recently became a great-grandfather for the first time. In addition to his immediate family, he was considered a friend, brother, uncle, father figure, and mentor to many generations of local residents who were lucky enough to know him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Joyce (Day) Myers; daughters, Marlie (Todd) Tanzillo and Cristi (Mike) McFadden; son, Scott (Nada Grkinich) Myers; grandchildren, Zachary (JoBeth Wyatt) Tanzillo, Wessley (Kayla) Tanzillo, Taylor (Brandon Owsley) Tanzillo, Ethan Tanzillo, Max Myers, Nila Grkinich-Myers, Cavan McFadden, and Malia McFadden; great-granchild, Flynn Owsley; nephews, John (Tabie) Myers Jr. and Nick Myers; and great-nephews, Jacob Myers, Preston Myers, and Easton Myers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Myers Sr. and Lois (Beverick) Myers; brother, John Myers; and great-niece, Lily Myers.

A celebration of life gathering will be 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk, followed by a reception and dinner at The Foundation Church, Norwalk.

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to The Foundation Church, Wounded Warriors Project, or charity of your choosing. Edward was a believer and gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.