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James Berchak Obituary
Born in Brooklyn, he was a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 3 years moving from Brooklyn Hts. Jim served in the U.S. Navy with the V.P. 21 Air Squadron during the Korean Conflict.
He was the President of Standard Display and Manufacturing Company in Cleveland for 40 years, retiring in 1998.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, North Ridgeville, 1st Degree with the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 717 and the Sunnybrook Trout club. He enjoyed fishing, boating and traveled extensively.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bonnie (nee Shaffer); sons, Tim of Parma, Gregory (Susan) of Middleburg Hts., Christopher (Laura) of Rocky River, Matthew of Parma Hts.; daughter, Valerie (Jim) Schmitz of Columbia Station; grandchildren, Steven, Jason, Hannah, Josh, Ryan, Rebecca, Marah, Ellie, Nick, Rachel and Kristin; brothers, Russell and Kenneth (Mary Jane); sister-in-law, Vickie Bourne of Cleveland; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Hilda (nee Rielinger) Berchak.
Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, where a prayer service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM. A 10:00 AM Mass will follow at St. Peter Catholic Church, 35777 Center Ridge Road. Rev. Bob Franco, Pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted.
For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com
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January 28, 2012
Bonnie & Family, Our condolences go out to you and your family. Although we don't know you very well we hope in this sad time you know Jim is in a better place and we're sure you're left with many incredible and treasured memories. God Bless~
-Jim Reiss & Jackie Roman
Pioneer Ridge residents/neighbors
January 27, 2012
Dear Bonnie and family,
Oh, so many good memories from IWA of which Jim was a big part. Let us all cherish them.
God Bless,
John and Judy Kosty
Matt Dagostino
January 27, 2012
Mrs. Berchak and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of such a great man. Jimbo meant so much to me in my lifetime and helped me in so many ways that my gratitude can never be fully conveyed. He will be missed.
The Little Kid and Family
Ann Kobzowicz
January 27, 2012
Bonnie and Family:
Grief can be so hard, but memories help us cope.
You all have a lifetime of memories of Jim, we hope they help you during this sad time.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ann Kobzowicz, Len, Barry and Kelly
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