Obituary of Mike A. Szalai
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Mike A. Szalai, 81, of Hildom Rd, Monroe Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Warren, Ohio.
He was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1931, to Martin and Elizabeth (Nyakas) Szalai.
Mike was employed with the Ford Motor Company as a metal pattern maker and supervisor of the pattern shop for 29 years retiring in 1985.
He enjoyed hunting and bowling; spending many years traveling to many ABC bowling tournaments, as well as Brother's bowling tournaments. Mike played baseball with his brothers for the Monroe Athletic Club. Mr. Szalai enjoyed traveling with his wife, Bernice and was an avid Cleveland Indians and Brown's fan.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Bernice (Georgia) Szalai; sons, Michael S. Szalai, of, Burbank, OH, Paul M. (Lori) Szalai, of Monroe Twp, Timothy W. Szalai of Monroe Twp., Dale R. (Kimberly) Szalai, of Dorset; brother, Daniel (Mary) Szalai; sisters, Liz Passmore and Cheryl Sharp; grandchildren, Timothy and Joseph Szalai, Tracie and Kristina Szalai and Rose Szalai; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Steve and Martin Szalai; and sisters, Peggy Smith, Sophie Tiche and Suzie Tiche.
Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 11 AM at the THOMPSON-SMITH-NESBITT FUNERAL HOME, 345 MAIN ST., CONNEAUT, with Rev. Tim Kraus, of Conneaut Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home , Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 6 to 8 PM and on Wednesday from 10 AM until time of services at 11:00.
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Visitation
JUL 2. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home
345 Main St.
Conneaut, OH, US, 44030
director@thompsonsmithnesbitt.com
http://www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com
Visitation
JUL 3. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home
345 Main St.
Conneaut, OH, US, 44030
director@thompsonsmithnesbitt.com
http://www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com
Service
JUL 3. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home
345 Main St.
Conneaut, OH, US, 44030
director@thompsonsmithnesbitt.com
http://www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com
Interment
Greenlaw Memory Gardens
US Route 20
North Kingsville, OH,
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