Otis "Pete" Root

OTIS “PETE” ROOT, age 99; beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Ferris); loving father of John A. Root (Christine) and Msgr. James A. Root; dearest grandfather of Jackie Eichenmiller (Bill), Kristen McClure (Shawn) and Carrie Root; great-grandfather of Abigail, Lindsey and Brian Eichenmiller; loving uncle and great-uncle of many; WWII U.S. Army Air Corps. Veteran. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Maron Church Building Fund, 7800 Brookside Rd., Independence, OH 44131. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maron Church, 1245 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 10 a.m. (please meet at church). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Prayers of Incense, Monday at 7 p.m. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY 4-8 P.M.