Walter J. Singer

Walter J.Singer,  90, peacefully passed to be with the love of his life on December 25, 2019.

Walter was born in Chicago Il. He joined the Army and served in  N. Korea. He was a proud member of F.O.P.A. Walter married Elizabeth Ringkor on November 27, 1957. Walter worked the better part of his life at Goodrich (Chemionics) and later enjoyed working as a security guard in Barberton and Akron. He was proud of the many jobs he held to provide for his family which was very important to him. 
Walter will be remembered for his constant dad jokes and memorable sayings, such as: “Save your money and buy yourself a good bottle of Whiskey”, “ Don’t stop at any bars, go straight home” and “Don’t pick up any strangers unless you know them”.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Elizabeth; and his brothers.

He is survived by daughters, Marianne  Howald, Patricia (Steffan) Geddes; sons, Michael, and Mark (Ruth); grandchildren, Christopher (Crystal) Howlad, Ben Howald, Emily (Brandon) Adams, Allison (Brandon) Defoe, Kathleen Singer; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held  2 - 4 pm, Sunday, December 29th at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Rd. in Fairlawn, where funeral services will be held 10am Monday, December 30th.

Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. 

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