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Michael Lilak Michael
Lilak, 69 of Lorain passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 in Community Health
Partners & Surgical Center in Lorain following a brief illness.
Mr. Lilak was born in Lorain, OH on November 24, 1936 and was a
lifelong resident. He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Roman
Catholic Church in South Lorain.
He worked as a courier & new car transporter at Spitzer Auto World,
Amherst,Ohio. He had a long and productive career in the auto industry
retiring from Sliman's Dodge in 2000. He also worked for Automotive
Equipment for 10 years, Bob Morris Pontiac and the Bob Morris Racing Team,
Lance Buick, Kaminiski Olds/Cadillac, Gumpp Motors, Al Poklar Chevy,
S.W.Becker Motors and Bob Beck Chevy. The majority of his career he worked
as the body shop manager and service manager. Also he was a Mechanic and
Body Repair Tech for many years.
He was a past President of the Knights of St. John, Commander 281 and
held other offices during his 45 years of membership. He was a General in
the Uniform Rank, He was also a member of Styler's Car Club. A avid dart
player, he formed the Knight's of St. John dart team, Late Knights. As a
younger man, he raced at Lorain County, Mansfield and Sandusky Speedways
and enjoyed returning to the speedways to enjoy the races and watching
NASCAR Racing.
He is survived by his wife Sharon L. (nee Pauly) Lilak to whom he was
married on May 21, 1960. Also surviving are his daughter Paula L. Cabrera of
Elyria, son Michael A. Lilak of Amherst Township, 5 grandchildren and one
great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter Brooke Lyn Hammond
who died on July 31, 2006, (same day as he passed), his parents Milosh and
Mildred (Jovich) Lilak.
Friends may call Sunday, August 6, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street,
Lorain, Ohio. The Knights Of St. John will have a memorial service at 7:30
PM Sunday.
Funeral services will begin on Monday, August 7, 2006 with prayers in
the funeral home at 9:15 AM followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00
AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 2143 Homewood Dr., Lorain
Ohio 44055 with Rev. Thomas R. Smith, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be private in Calvary Cemetery Lorain, OH.
Condolences
From: Beverly Popovich Bass Zuber
Relation: Friend
Dear Sharon, Paula and Mickey
So sorry to hear of the loss of you husband and father. Please accept my
deepest sympathies. I cannot be there in person for you as you were for me
when my husband Steve died, but I will be there in spirit and Mike will
always be in my prayers.
The memories are always with you and the pain lessons in time. May God Bless
you and heal your hearts.
From: Rhonda Rangel-Higgins
Relation: Friend
From: Rhonda Rangel-Higgins
Relation: Friend
Sharon and family:
I was so sorry to hear about Mike.
I hope you find comfort in knowing that there are many people keeping you in
their thoughts and prayers.
When I remember Mike, I think of "happy." I don't think I ever saw him
without a smile!
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Rhonda
From: SUZANNE POPOVICH
Relation: FRIEND
Mic & family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know the pain you are going
through and prayer, family and friends will help you through!
Suzanne
From: Marilyn Alfred Remcik and Family
Relation: Friends
So sorry for your loss and hope things get better as time goes on.
From: "peat"
Relation: grandaughter
I've known him all my life and
it's not fair that we lost him and Brooke, on the same day at that. But I
loved my grandpa, even though he liked to yell at me, I'll miss that.
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