Ernesto Eduardo Ramirez

Ernesto Eduardo “Erny” Ramirez, age 83 of Conshohocken, died on Friday evening, June 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Erny was born on July 6, 1940, son of the late Bartolo “Lito” and Anita (Ramirez) Ramirez. He was the beloved husband of Marian M. (Laurance) Ramirez for 53 years. Born and raised in Brownsville, TX, Erny was a lifelong learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that he carried throughout his life. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1958, and went on to study first at St. Edward’s University; earned a Bachelor’s at University of Texas, Austin (“Hook ‘em horns!” was one of his favorite exclamations); and later earned a Masters at Texas A&M Commerce. Erny returned to Brownsville, where he began a 56 year career in teaching - one that brought him tremendous joy in sharing wisdom and following a pursuit of knowledge with his students. Erny loved no one on this earth more than his dear wife, Marian, originally of Winsted, MN. The couple met and fell in love in Brownsville while Marian was an Extension volunteer, the Catholic equivalent of a Vista volunteer. After they married in 1971, they first lived in San Antonio, TX where Erny was an elementary school principal, then later in Abilene, TX, where Erny was the Director of Bilingual Education. Shortly after their first child was born, they moved to the University of Oklahoma, where Erny earned a PhD in Educational Administration. Finally, in 1982, the now family of five moved to the Philadelphia suburbs, where Erny taught for 36 years at Villanova University. Here, Erny would joyfully hold ‘office hours’ in Bartley Hall cafe, spending time with students, staff, and members of the community; and enjoyed serving as Advisor to the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He loved his students as much as his own family, and created many long-lasting friendships that meant the world to him. The core legacy that Erny leaves for his family and friends is centered on amplifying the goodness in the world, AMDG - “for the greater glory of God.” A man of deep faith, Erny shared this not only in his relentless devotion, but also in his everyday interactions with people - often commenting that he would pray for them. Erny was a kind & gentle soul; larger than life in his storytelling; thoughtful, considerate, insightful; kind in his words; generous with his time and attention; expansive in his praise; funny and incisive in his perspective on the world around him. He will be deeply missed by many, but his spirit lives on in those he influenced during his life here on earth. Erny was preceded in death by an infant son, Denis (d. 1980). In addition to his beloved wife, Marian, he is survived by: Two sons, Dean (Melissa) of Clarence Center, NY and Neal (Andrea) of Morro Bay, CA; a daughter, Jen Miller (Nathan) of Malvern, PA; a brother, Vidal Ramirez (Magda); a sister, Anna Sharp (Bob); Eight grandchildren: Madeline, Molly, Dean “Duke”, and Mark Ramirez; Caroline, Matthew, Luke, and Andrew Miller; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, former students, and friends, including newest family member, Georgie the cat. Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects on Monday evening, June 17th from 6-8pm at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken or on Tuesday morning, June 18th from 9:30-10:15AM in St. Philip Neri Church, 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10:30AM in the Church. In lieu of flowers, there are many ways to honor Erny. He would have encouraged memorial donations to any of the following: 1) Catholic Worker Community in your area (perhaps you would consider House of Grace Catholic Worker, 1826 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia PA 19125; or Beatitude House, Gudalupe Catholic Worker, 267 Campodonico Ave, Guadalupe CA 93434); 2) Feeding America; or 3) consider donating $27.72 (Erny loved palindromes, this one referencing Psalm 27) to any non-profit charitable cause of your choice.

Ernesto Eduardo Ramirez

July 6, 1940 - June 7, 2024

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July 6, 1940 - June 7, 2024

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