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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Mr. John F. Sklarek Sr.

Lorain- John F. Sklarek Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 10, 1938 in Lorain, OH. John graduated from Lorain High School and on August 27, 1960 he married his beloved Patricia "Patsy" (nee: Beko) and they raised three sons together. He entered into the United States Army in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1963. He was the founder and owner of J&J Door in Huron, OH for 25 years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of St. Peter's Church in Lorain. He loved fishing, shooting his guns, woodworking and going to Zeller's Beach in Marblehead, OH where he was known as "the mayor of Zeller's Beach".

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years of marriage, Patricia A. Sklarek; sons, John F. (Christine) Sklarek Jr., Michael J. (Kathy) Sklarek and Mark J. (Christine) Sklarek; sister, Jean (Don) Warner; brother, Louis (Arlene) Sklarek; grandchildren, Jessica and Nicholas: Anthony (Lindsay), Adam and Matthew: and Amanda; great grandchildren, Hailey and Zoey; and loving nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lottie Sklarek; sisters, Tessie (Dick) Turton and Fran (Don) Nawicki; brother, and Joe Sklarek.

 The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 4:00 -8:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Peter's Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Private Christian burial services will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH. Memorial donations may be made in John's name to a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 5:49:34 PM

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