Antonio Ramos

Beloved husband of 65 years to Gregoria Ramos, loving father of Iraida, Antonio (deceased), Yolanda, Mayra (Kevin), Alberto (Renee), David, Jorge (Jana), Johnny, Gabriel. Grandfather of seventeen and Great Grandfather of seventeen.

Born April 21, 1936, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. One of Antonio's most significant accomplishments was Club San Lorenzo, Cleveland's first nonprofit organization for Puerto Rican members and their families. Named after his native city, it was founded in 1969 by Antonio and eighteen of his closest friends.

Another significant accomplishment was being granted permission from the Roberto Clemente family and the City of Cleveland to build the Roberto Clemente Park, allowing children the opportunity to play baseball.

Antonio was honored in 1996 by the Honorable Mayor Michael R. White to be the first carrier of the Olympic Torch Relay in Ohio. He was awarded Senior Citizen of the year in 2005 by Councilman Matt Zone.

Antonio was a loyal employee of the Kirby company, retiring after thirty-two years of service.

Throughout his lifetime, Antonio received many accolades for his personal achievements, but he will be remembered for his dedication to his family. Antonio was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 4-8 PM at Craciun Berry Funeral Home 7200 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10 AM at La Sagrada Familia Catholic Church 7719 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102.

In lieu of flowers family suggests donations in Antonio's Memory to The Alzheimer’s Association.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craciunberryfuneral.com for the Ramos family.