Carl J. Renda

Carl J. Renda, 81, of Sylvania, died October 5, 2011 at the Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania. Carl was born January 29, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late James Vincent and Nina Gerardi Renda. He married his best friend and partner since the third grade, Mary Ann Mitchell, on February 7, 1953 and she survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Michael Susan Renda, Patti Jim Holt and John Donna Renda; grandchildren, Matthew, Carl, Emily, Shawn, Patrick, Joseph, Daniel and Katie; brother, William Bud Renda; and many dear friends. A great communicator and people person, Carl worked in sales for the Mead Paper Co. for 23 years and then upon retirement started his own company, Carl Renda and Associates, representing manufacturing companies. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame. Carl was an avid reader and sports enthusiast. He was a Little League Baseball coach and once, coaching alongside Sy Kander, took a Senior Knot Hole team to the Connie Mack World Series. Carl was a sincere and caring man who always had time for others. He will be remembered for using his gifts to let others know they were important to him. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 p.m. in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. west of Corey Rd. with a scripture service beginning at 7 p.m. Services will begin in the funeral home on Monday, October 10, 2011 with prayers at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ebeid Hospice or the Special Olympics-Monroe, Michigan Chapter. Condolences can be expressed to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.