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Robert C. “Sparky” Ennis

Robert C. “Sparky” Ennis

Robert C. “Sparky” Ennis, 88, of Erie, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 30, 1933, son of the late Emmet and Nell Hargraves Ennis.

Sparky was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, having served during the Korean conflict. He had worked at Lord Corp for many years prior to his retirement. Sparky was a man of many interests. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, camping, fishing and enjoyed fireworks. Sparky loved his black labs: Sam and Jimmy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine T. Camarata Zdunski Ennis; two sisters: Linda Carol at infancy and Joan Beck; and one brother, John Morton.

Survivors include his loving companion, Norma Renshaw; his beloved children: Linda Carol Misevski (George), Joyce Pamula (Charlie), Audrey Biekert (Reid), Mary Bujnowski, Robert E. Ennis (Kelly) and David Ennis; and his other children: Terri Gorton, Jo Ann Burkey, Carol Woods (Joe), Tom Zdunski (Bonnie) and Raymond Zdunski (Patty); 31 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Per Sparky’s wishes, no calling hours were held. A private interment will be held at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Happy Bark, PO Box 9062, Erie, PA 16505 or online at www.happybark.org.