Edward Joseph Holub
Born: Mon., Dec. 12, 1921
Died: Sun., Jan. 11, 2015
Visitation
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wed., Jan. 14, 2015
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thu., Jan. 15, 2015
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Thu., Jan. 15, 2015
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
12:00 PM Fri., Jan. 16, 2015
Location: St. Jane Frances Church
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Edward Joseph Holub, age 93, a resident of Pasadena for 57 years, and formerly of Curtis Bay, died on January 11, 2015 at his home.
He was born on December 12, 1921, in Curtis Bay, to the late Agnes and Edward Holub. A graduate of Poly Tech, class of 1935, he went on to attain his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins in 1956. He worked for the Glen L. Martin company, and later, for Westinghouse until his retirement. From June of 1944 until March of 1946 he served in the US Navy as a troubleshooter for Navy aircraft. A member of the American Legion, he was also very active in the Boy Scouts, Troop 478, for more than 30 years. He enjoyed working on antique cars, especially Mustangs, did some woodworking, and loved gardening, and of course, spending time with his family.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years: Helen Holub; three sons: Edward Joseph Holub, II and his wife Charlene, Karl Holub and his wife Debbie, and Brian Holub and his wife Bette; his daughter Alicia Holub; seven grandchildren: Adria, Christopher and his wife Pam, Scott, Daniel, David, Jennifer, Kyle, and Carrie; four great grandsons: Benjamin, Wesley, R.J., and Mason, and many friends and family members.
Friends are invited to visit on Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. On Friday, the procession will leave the funeral home at 11:30 AM to go to a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 12 Noon in St. Jane Frances Church. His burial will follow, with military honors, in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Those who wish may contribute to the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America at baltimorebsa.org, and feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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James Hayden
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Posted Mon January 12, 2015
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Dear sweet uncle Eddie
I was deeply saddened to learn of your departure. At the same time, I'm bursting with happiness at the privilege of knowing you all my years. I sat through countless chats with you at many family occasions. Always waiting for that nugget of wisdom that I knew was coming. Sometimes you blessed me with your words and other times you'd shoot that "look" of yours my way. The one that said "Hey knucklehead, listen up cuz I luv ya." You always left me with a smile. I hope I did the same for you.
I knew I was doing right in life when you'd see my three boys and say I was doing ok. How could I not be proud to hear that from you based on the four kids you raised. I'm sure you are proud of the legacy you leave behind. An amazing wife whom you dearly loved, four wonderful kids and a boat load of grandkids and great grand kids. At the end of the journey we're all on, we can only hope to have left the world a better place than the way we found out. Money won't remember you, houses and stuff won't remember. People will. And it's those people who will be better off to have known you. Whether for a few years as a great grandkid would or 43 years for a chap like me or 63+ years for an angel like Aunt Helen. We all have unique memories of you that cover the gambit of life's emotions. As hard as it was to get you to speak your mind (hehe), I did listen. And those are the best memories I have of you.
So thanks for touching my life and making me a better man, a better husband and a better father. Every family needs patriarchs like you. Every family needs a great Baltimorean in the huddle. And that you were. Hardworking, big hearted, a bit crabby, totally loyal, never knocked down for too long and real.
Until we meet at the great picnic table in the sky. One covered tightly with the Baltimore Sun taped down at the corners. Slightly damp in the middle from the massive pile of steamed blue beauties. Basking in the spicy scent of Old Bay. We raise our mallets in honor of you.
I love and cherish you deeply.
James
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Roger Harkins
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Posted Tue January 13, 2015
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My deepest sorrow on your loss. I always enjoyed talking history and politics with Mr Holub. For some reason, our minds always seemed to clicked together. I remember well our trip to the Air and Space museum at Dulles when he explained to my young son the development of some of the ordinance on exhibit because he had actually worked on it.
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Sarah Jones
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Posted Tue January 13, 2015
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Dear Holub Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences at this time. In dealing with the loss of loved ones my family and I have found the promises found in the Bible at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4 to be true sources of comfort. These scriptures show that in the very near future God is going to not only bring our dear loved ones back to life but he is going to eliminate all of the causes for why we deal with sorrow, pain and even death itself. It is my sincere hope that these promises will bring your family comfort at this time. Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
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A long time friend
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Posted Tue January 13, 2015
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May you rest in peace Mr Ed. You are truly unique and will be missed.
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Gary Stevenson
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Posted Wed January 14, 2015
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I am truly sorrow for your loss as Mr. Ed was truly a wonderful person in providing me guidance in my younger years. I have many fond scouting memories with the Holub family,
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Frank F. Funk
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Posted Wed January 14, 2015
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Dear Holub Family,
I am so glad to have known this man. We talked quite often about everything under the sun. I am so blessed to have spent time talking with Ed over the last two months of his life. I thank him for all the years we spent with Boy
scout Troop 478 and his help with my son on his trip to Eagle Scout. What a blessing to my son and my family. May you rest in peace. On my last visit to talk with Ed he said to me"Frank I pray that I just go to sleep and not wake up" Ed enjoy your rest until we meet again. I lost a great friend and I will miss him.
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Frank Funk
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Posted Wed January 14, 2015
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 SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Frank F. Funk.
Our deepest sorrow on the loss of Edward Holub, Scoutmaster for our family and all the Scouts of Troop 478. We will miss you. Frank Funk, Daniel and Sara Funk, and Dianne Hite ( Dans mother ) May GOD bless you always.
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Patrick J. Arnold Sr.
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Posted Wed January 14, 2015
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I am sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Holub . He always wanted everyone to strive to be the best they could be. I am sure he is in heaven making sure the gig line is correct(scout reference) My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Regards Patrick Arnold Sr.
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Melody Oliver
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Posted Thu January 15, 2015
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My heart-felt sympathies for the Holub family. You all have been a part of my life since I can remember. Mr. Ed-thank you for being a good friend to my grandfather and I will never forget how beautiful your roses were and how lovely they smelled. Rest easy sir.
With love,
Melody
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Stephanie McMurray (Tyson)
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Posted Fri January 16, 2015
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I was sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Holiness. My prayers and thoughts are with you all
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