Ernie Oh Ernie - Oh what a guy

You’re always quite charming - And of course, never shy

You cared about others - And loved to be involved

If someone had a problem - You’d get it resolved!

Friends, you had many - But the kids you liked best

If their last name was Pesis - Yhey required no test

Some men are fighters - And others are tough

In your heart there was fire - With bravery enough!

Some say you were in charge - And ran City Hall

Though the truth is gone forever - You never took a fall

Of all whom you helped - There was seldom regret

But the times that there were - You’d never forget!

There’s a certain fat Alderman - Whom we will not name

He’d mooch meals and money - And then sing this refrain

I’m my own man - I don’t need any help

But when the pressure came on - Like a dog he would yelp!

But enough about him - Let’s move on with a grin

You stuck by your kids - Through the thick and the thin

The boys were both smart - And you always said

They took after Sylvia - Who was really well read!

But what does it matter - It worked out in the end

You knew a million people - And most, you called friend

Oh you were a Bulldog - Who had moves to spare

Sutton’s had more lives - Than three cats could share!

When I think of you Ernie - My face starts to smile

I know you and your buddies - Are still using your guile

There’s Dwyer and Chuck - Up there with you

And it wouldn’t surprise me - If Sutton’s was there too!!