Edward Domanski, Feb. 1. 1923-Jan. 31, 2012

Edward Domanski, 88, residing in Huron, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 31, 2012, in Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief illness.

Edward was born Feb. 1, 1923, in Jersey City, N.J., son of the late Stanley and Sophie (Antczak) Domanski. He was one of six children.

Edward retired from the Sandusky General Motors Corporation in 1985 after 28 years of service. He was a draftsman-designer and the family moved from Jersey City in 1966 for this job. Edward served in World War II in the Army-Air Force, was stationed in Australia and the Philippines and worked as an aircraft mechanic.

He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and American Legion Post 83. Edward also bowled in the Knights of Columbus League for many y ears, and was also a member of the Sandusky Garden Club.

He was a very generous, unassuming, and caring devout Catholic, who always put others before himself.

Edward is survived by his second wife Lois (Walton) Domanski, whom he married May 3, 1991; daughter Melanie Bates; son Ken (Sandi) Domanski; grandchildren, Emma (Paul) Kitzmiller, Jonathan Bates, Griffin Bates, Kendra (Dave) Novotny and Jenna Domanski and her fiancé Jason Demastes; stepdaughters, Laurie (Tim) Thom and Lauren (Sharon) Walton; brothers, Hank (Anita) Domanski, Ted (Carol) Domanski and John Domanski; one brother in law John Lipinski; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his first wife Emelia Domanski; parents; sisters, Estelle Woods and Helen Weisbrod; one brother Chet Domanski; and one son-in-law Phil Bates.

The family will greet visitors from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, with a praying of the rosary at 7:30 p.m., at Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave. Prayers will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the funeral home followed by Mass to celebrate his life at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron. The Rev. Jeff Sikorski will officiate. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

Those wishing to contribute to Edward’s memory may do so to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky; St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron; or Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky.

Condolences may be shared at grofffuneralhomes.com.