ERIC V. KATO, age 60. Loving father of Timothy Eric Kato. Dearest son of Janet (nee Yeske) and the late William. Dear brother of William Jr. (Donna), Victor (deceased) (Irene), Janine Amoroso (Greg) and Stephen (Colleen). Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral services Saturday December 22, 2018 St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1377 Lester Road (Valley City) at 11:00AM. (EVERYONE MEET AT CHURCH). Final resting place All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends FRIDAY 4 – 8 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).