Passed away suddenly on December 3, 2009, surrounded by family and friends. Survived by his loving wife, Ruth; 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 4 siblings and many friends. Visitation, Sunday, Dec. 6, from 2 - 7 PM at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. Funeral Mass, Monday, Dec. 7, at 2 PM at Our Lady of Loreto, 18000 E. Arapahoe Rd., Foxfield, 80016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foundation for the Prevention of School Violence, 7150 Montview Blvd., Denver, 80220.