Edward B. Sarti

May 9, 1944 - November 17, 2012

Edward Bartholomew Antonio Sarti aged 68 of Dyer passed away peacefully Saturday, November 17th, 2012 at Community Hospital surrounded by his adoring family. He is survived by his wife, Kay (nee Rolland), daughter Deanne Krebs (Bo) of Dyer; son Todd Sarti of Chicago, IL; 2 grandchildren Kylie Krebs and Tyler Krebs of Dyer, IN, former wife, Vallane Sarti (nee Isaacson) of Highland, sisters-in-law Lee Sarti of Cedar Lake; Kathrynne Sarti of Zionsville, IN and Mary Michael of Highland; brothers-in-law: William Rolland (Peggy) of Hammond, Michael Rolland (Sue) of Racine, WI; David Rolland (Bev) of Highland and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Andrew; mother Amelia; brother Andrew (Danny); brother Reno, nephew Mark, mother-in-law Eleanor Rolland and brother-in-law Bert Michael. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 9:00 am from Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN with a 10:00 am funeral mass at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Dr, Dyer, IN, with Rev Charles Niblick officiating. Burial will be at the family plot at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation Tuesday, November 20, 3:00‚Äì8:00 pm. Mr. Sarti was born May 9th, 1944 in Indiana Harbor and a 1962 graduate of Washington High School. For over forty-five years Mr. Sarti was co-proprietor of Sarti‚Äôs Restaurant and Lounge in East Chicago and most recently retired from the Lake County, IN Assessors Office; proudly a founding member of the prestigious TAKA club of northwest Indiana; a member of the Italo-American National Union Foundation, a member of the Italian Sons & Daughters of America, a member of the Cesare Battiste Lodge of Schererville, In.; a member of the American Legion Post No 369 who will post colors 7pm, Tuesday; and a Veteran of the United States Army. Donations in lieu of flowers suggested to the American Cancer Society or the National Autism Association. To his family, he was our rock and patriarch and will forever be missed.

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Todd:I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Plase let me know if I can do anything during this difficult time. I know you enjoyed spending time with your dad over the past weeks and had some great meals together. I am sorry I could not be there to offer you more support.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Val (Jeff/Hailee/Tanner)

Ed, I still can't believe that you won't be there when I come up to visit. You were more like my brother than cousin during our time together. I learned plenty from you, since we were kids getting in trouble & including financial advice. There were always good times, food & laughs in your company. You won't be forgotten by all the people whose lives you touched.

Grandpa, Not a day will go by that I don't miss you. Every decision that I make I will think about what you would say in one of your long lectures. I will never forget all the good times. The pool, carving pumpkins every year, showing me that badge that I always laughed at, vacations, EATING together, and everything that you ever did for me. When I was going through a rough time you were there. When I needed you, you were always there for me no matter the time. Don't worry my mom, my dad, todd, and all of us will never forget you! we love you more than anything you were everything to us and we will never let you down. I think I finally smiled when Kay told me how much you loved me. You never lost faith in me. You were always that person I could go to with anything and you wouldn't yell or judge. When I was little you always asked me "Who is your boyfriend?" and I always responded "grandpa!" You taught me to be strong and believe me I am. I will make you proud. Hope your having a good time with all of the family and friends up there. I miss you and love you forever. Can't wait to see you again.I LOVE YOUKylie

My sincere condolences to Kay, and the entire Sarti family. Ed always made Heidi and I feel like a part of the family. Godspeed. You will be missed.

Tonight I cook more linguine with white clams...I was so happy that I could provide you the joy of food in our last days together. I learned from the best! With every meal I cook, you will be there in the sauce, the wine, the company, the ambiance, and the friendship and family that is the arch of our inner soul and being. RIP and "Mangia, Mangia!"Your Son, Todd

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dad, You will be greatly missed. Although only recently did we reconnect, we had so many great times before that. I do not regret time lost, but only cherish the time we had for so many years and very recently. Vegas, cooking together, vacations, watching football, you being my first pain in the ass "boss" as a stock boy at the tavern, helping me on the way in the world financially, emotionally, and mentally, your trips to see me as I grew up in my career and as a man throughout the country, and so much more. As I told you a month ago, there are no hard feelings. All that was up and down in our time as Father and Son made it the fantastic, unique, and defining experience that it was in mine and your life. I am sorry we never got to play pool on my new table in my new place, and to do so many more of the things we wanted to do. But we did more in your life than most could hope for in 10 times the life. The stories and memories abound throughout the days of my life, and you and they shall never fade.

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