Edilberto "Ed" Ramos, of Morton Grove, beloved husband of Rebecca for 54 years; loving father of Ed Jr. (Paula) and Jennifer {Steve) Driscoll; cherished grandfather of Julian, Eric, Drew, Holly and Cailyn; dear brother of Emma, Zenaida, Erlinda, Leticia, Evelyn and Cecelia. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL Thursday 9:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m

Ed was a 35 year resident of Morton Grove.  He started his professional career with United Airlines and worked there for 25 years.  After United, Ed was a part owner of Best Travel Agency for 9 years.

Serving his community was his greatest accomplishment.  At St. Martha Parish, he was a Eucharistic Minister and Usher since 2005.  He was an active member and advisor of the Morton Grove Fil-Am organization.  For the Village of Morton Grove, Ed first served as the Village Clerk and eventually as Trustee for 8 years.