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Richard Slivinski Obituary
Richard J. Slivinski "Ziggy", 51, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed suddenly on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Trinity West Hospital.
He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 13, 1962, the son of Barbara McKean Slivinski and the late Richard W. Slivinski. He was a graduate of Northwest High School and had obtained a B.A. from The College of Wooster. Richard had been employed in logistics. He was an avid sportsman and golfer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and cousins, and with his friends at the Shortcreek Sportsman Club, where he served as trustee.
In addition to his father, Richard, he was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his mother; stepfather, Frank Gold-schmidt of New Franklin; uncles, Joseph C. (Dolly) Slivinski of Dillonvale, Ohio, John (Marsha) McKean of Doylestown, Ohio, Leo H. (Wendy) McKean of Mogadore, Ohio, and Jack Logue of New Franklin, Ohio; aunt, Carol McKean SCN of Nazareth, Ky.
A beautiful life that came to an end,
He died as he lived, everyone's friend.
In our hearts a memory will always be kept,
Of the one we loved, and will never forget.
A remembrance of Richard's life will be held at Dusty's Yacht Club, 4764 Dusty's Rd. Akron, OH (Portage Lakes) on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2 p.m.
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December 19, 2013
Quick story about what a Great Guy Zig is.. playing at The Chipp and he and I had a bet, I played awful (79) he shot 40-33 (73) I cheered him on after Birdies on 10-13. when were we having a Beer after he said thanks for getting me through the back nine, that was fun, and Would Not Except my cash from the Bet. you will be missed bud. Troy Schonover
Kenny Koprivec
December 17, 2013
Going to miss my man Ziggy. Lots of good memories playing golf with Ziggy. Thoughts and prayers to all his friends and family.
David Trier
December 16, 2013
Going to miss you Ziggy, lots of great memories playing golf both with you and against you. Easy going, very competitive, super respectful of others. You will be misses.
Drew T
December 15, 2013
Ziggy was fun to be around…He was always smiling and laughing…People gravitated towards Zig…He made life a little brighter for all of us…My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Eileen Snyder
December 15, 2013
I wanted to send my sympathy to let you know that a former neighbor was thinking of you, Barb, and holding you and yours in her thoughts and prayers.
There's nothing like a son' s love!
May God grant you peace and beautiful memories.
In sympathy,
Charlie Mozingo
December 14, 2013
Ziggy will be missed by all of his golfing buddies at Turkeyfoot.Great friend,golfer and the best greens mower in the world.He made greens mowing an art.
Trent Thompson
December 13, 2013
Ziggy was patient with me as I grinded thru some of my first golf rounds. Poor guy :) His attitude about everything was always so positive. He was absolutely contagious. He made me a better man every time I was around him. Enjoy heaven bro. See you on the other side.
Bill Houmard
December 13, 2013
One of the great people of the earth. The mold was broken after Zig! Would do anything for anybody! You will be greatly missed.
Lynn Pugliese
December 13, 2013
Sending prayers to friends and family. Ziggy was so kind to me when I first moved to Portage Lakes. His warm smile could warm a room up in a minute.
Lisa Nettle-Neidert
December 13, 2013
To the family and friends of Zig, I am so sorry for your sudden loss. I graduated from high school with him. I remember a wonderful guy with a beautiful, warm spirit. Someone so nice to have as a friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Yurick
December 13, 2013
Ziggy was a great and gentle soul. Just a terrific human being. This is a loss for everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. I am lucky that he was my friend. My best to his family. He is sorely missed.
Allen Freeman
December 13, 2013
Going to miss you Zig! Not many guys go through life with a smile on their faces. You were one of those guys...
Janet Davis
December 13, 2013
Ziggy will always remain in my heart. He came in the Harbor to eat lobster tails and shrmp coctails, yes 2 orders and always would have one for me. He loved my husband and enjoyed his evenings with us. He stopped in to see me at the store last week, he was very happy. He truely will be missed by all. Janet T. Davis
Debra Kelly
December 12, 2013
I am shocked and saddened by this, I have known Ziggy since 1990 when he became a loyal customer in my restaurant. I have seen him several times in the lakes and always talked of his love for golf and his german sheperd.May God bless his mother and family during this sorrowful time. He will truly be missed in the portage lakes by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Kevin Ruple
December 12, 2013
Ziggy was an unbelievably great guy who I met in college and in our fraternity, Kappa Chi. He was friends with everyone for a reason, and that reason is that he would do anything for his friends. He loved his friends and fraternity brothers. We will miss Ziggy. God rest his soul.
Bacher Funeral Home
December 12, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Russ Miller
December 12, 2013
I am very sad and shocked to hear of Ziggy's passing. I had the pleasure of playing college baseball with Ziggy for two seasons. As an upper classroom, he took me under his wing my freshman year and taught me a lot. I have nothing but fond memories of Ziggy's passion for baseball and life. RIP, Zig.
Todd Kilpatrick
December 11, 2013
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ziggy's sudden passing. He was a friend, frat brother and teammate at the College of Wooster and I have so many fond memories. There was no one I wanted on my side more than Ziggy. He never failed to deliver for a friend or brother. Good bye my friend. RIP
December 9, 2013
Rich made nights at Yellow Freight bearable. So many cold nights he kept us laughing. My huband and I use to go out boozing in our younger days with Ziggy. We will miss him. He was a great guy and we had great times with him. Gone to soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Wendy Bellinger
December 9, 2013
Rich was a contemporary with our children. A frequent visitor and a good athletic competitor. Good memories. Our sympathy.
Charles Grubbs and family.
Butch Whitehead
December 8, 2013
In memory of a wonderful friend and person. We will miss you, God Bless.
Rhonda Jackson
December 8, 2013
Barb, I am so sorry for your loss. Ziggy was a great person and will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Carolyn Herston
December 8, 2013
Ziggy will be sorely missed. He was a great guy. Sorry for your loss.
L. Lombardi
December 8, 2013
Too soon, buddy. God Bless. You were a wonderful man.
December 7, 2013
God is not far off from each of us.
Ron Koehler
December 7, 2013
We are sorry to hear of Ziggy's death, and are praying that God will comfort you during this time.
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