Obituary for Edward Nolan Ongaro, Jr.
Edward Nolan Ongaro, Jr.
10/04/1955 - 08/20/2016
View VideoEdward (“Ed”) Nolan Ongaro, Jr., 60 Passed away on Saturday, August 20th, 2016 in New Albany, Ohio Born in Columbus, Ohio October 4th, 1955, Ed was the son of Edward N. Ongaro, Sr., and JoAnn (McFarland) Ongaro. Ed was a proud 35-year veteran of the Columbus Division of Fire and Mifflin Township Division of Fire as a fireman, paramedic and dispatcher. Ed graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School, Class of 1974, and attended Capitol University and The Ohio State University. Ed was passionate about the Fire Dept., motor racing and most of all helping those in need. Preceded in death by (Father), Edward N. Ongaro, Sr., and (Ex-wife), Claudia Buckingham Dabronzo. Survived by (Wife) Almeda Ongaro; New Albany, OH, (Son) Eric N. (Meghann) Ongaro; Lewis Center, OH, (Daughters) Alyssa M. Dabronzo; Brooklyn, NY and Courtney L. Dabronzo; West New Nork, NJ, (Stepdaughter) Alicia Benson; Orlando, Florida, (Mother) JoAnn Ongaro; Westerville, OH, (Grandchildren) Ava Ongaro, Tatum Ongaro, Reese Ongaro, and Claire Ongaro; Lewis Center, OH, Marissa Cardwell and Alexander Walker; Orlando, FL, (Brother) Brian D. (Barbara) Ongaro; Frisco, TX, (Sister) Rita M. (Tim) Redman; Blacklick, OH, (Nieces/Nephews) Brittany Ongaro and Brandon Ongaro; Frisco, TX, Addison Redman and Sophia Redman; Blacklick, OH. A time of gathering will be held on Thursday, August 25th, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 220 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081 where services will be held on Friday, August 26th at 10:30am, with Interment at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 West Broad Street, Galloway, OH 43119. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, OH 43216-6810 or online at www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving.