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Anthony Stefanic Obituary

Stefanic Anthony Paul Stefanic, age 65, of Hilliard, OH, left this Earth to the open arms of loved ones in Heaven, on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Tony was born on May 3, 1949 in Youngtown, OH. He lived in Youngstown and graduated from Chaney High School and The Ohio State University with a BS in Business Administration. Tony was a long-time member of St. Brendan Catholic Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. In the early 80's, he moved to Columbus, OH where he met the love of his life and soul mate Diane Stefanic. The two met while working for The J. Leonard Camera Rehabilitation Center. After a successful career as an Ergonomics Specialist with The Bureau of Workers Compensation/Safety & Hygiene Tony retired. Tony was an avid golfer, fisherman and loved spending time with his family, children and grandchildren. Tony was a lover of life. He always made everyone laugh and lit up the room with his contagious smile and humor. He conquered a lot of obstacles with his positive attitude and humor. He was a determined fighter of pancreatic cancer, kind hearted, and passionately loved his family and devoted friends. He will be terribly missed. Tony was welcomed home by his parents, Anthony and Anne Stefanic. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 26 years, Diane Stefanic; and beloved children, Tony Stefanic Jr., Andrew Stefanic, Eric Merritt and Keith Merritt; daughters-in-law, Amy and Meghan Merritt; grandchildren, Morgan, Norah, Max and Jake Merritt; and siblings, Jeanie Keller and James Stefanic; and extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. with a celebration of life at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hillard, OH 43026. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at St. Brendan Church, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anthony Stefanic Memorial Scholarship Fund at PNC Bank, which will go towards his children's college fund. Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to share a favorite memory of Tony and to extend condolences.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 12 to May 13, 2014.
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In the world that awaits Tony, people treat each other with respect and they really do pray for you when your down.
I asked him to cut the grass when wwe were on vacation. He did. and he also forced a screen open to break in and water the house plants. Thank you Tony for the brief time that made my life better.

bake

May 14, 2014

I met Tony when I came to work at the State of OHIO Industrial Commission and BWC many years ago. We always felt we had much to prove and shared professional ideas as we worked on tough cases to create successful outcomes. Every conversation included memories of Youngstown, Chaney, football and family. He will be missed.
Anthony Serluco

May 14, 2014

Tony was a special person and such a fighter. He had such a loving family to support him through his illness. He will be sorely missed but he has made so many memories with his family.

Paula Arbour and family

May 13, 2014

Tony.... You were one of the best...great man,great sense of humor... We will miss ya...particularly at OSU/Mich games... Oh the stories we have/share... See ya on the "other side" ...and Bless your family and my sympathy to them for their loss... JD

John Durst

May 13, 2014

Simms is saddened to hear about Mr.Anthony Stefanic's passing. We hope and pray that you and your family will have strength during this time of loss.

Simms Homecare and behavioral health services

May 13, 2014

"Gonna Miss Ya Fat Tony"

Kirkwood

May 13, 2014

Rest in peace my friend. Gary Holtzman,class of 67.

Gary Holtzman

May 13, 2014

MISSED BY OCOSH

May 12, 2014

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