Edwin Jerome Ceragioli, 77, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011.  Edwin was born on March 9, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Eugene and Leda Ceragioli.  He worked as an insurance underwriter for Banker's Life and Casualty and resided in Clermont since 1990, previously living in Franklin Park, IL.  Edwin served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict and was of Lutheran faith.

Edwin is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy; children, John Edwin Ceragioli of Pacifica, CA and Linda Marie Welz and husband, Peter of West Chicago, IL; sister, Joanne Heyboer and husband Dr. Don of Hilton Head, SC; sister in law, Diane Ceragioli of Riverside, IL and grandchildren, Matthew F. Welz and Sarah L. Welz.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Roland.



A Celebration of Edwin's life will be held at 3PM Saturday at Becker Funeral Home, with Pastor Philip Stoyer officiating.  Visitation will be from 2PM till service time.  The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials to the Moffitt Cancer Care Center or Mike Conley Hospice House.

Becker Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711, (352) 394-7121, is serving the family.