EDWIN F. KONESS, 96, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, October 13, 2008 at Harbour Health Center, Port Charlotte.
He was born May 5, 1912 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Port Charlotte 27 years ago from Dallas, Texas. He was a graduate of Loyola University and a retired manager for Sears Department Stores. Edwin was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #5399 and V.F.W. Post 5690 all of Port Charlotte.
He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Catherine A. Koness of Port Charlotte; and close friends, Frank and Connie D’Alimonte of Port Charlotte.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4 PM at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wed. 10:30 AM, October 15, 2008 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Entombment will military honors by a U.S. Army Honor Guard will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.