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for Samuel CIRALSKY
Jon Everhart
November 5, 2024
I remember back in early 80s/late 70s Sam's son played for Harry D. Young's 18U Senior Knothole baseball summer team. Harry would schedule extra games with area Legion teams like Defiance, Findlay, Sandusky, etc. They would play at Whitmer's baseball field (Rob Rose, Whitmer's head baseball coach then) and to save on umpire money, I would always umpire the plate (Harry would pay me) and Sam would do the bases for free because his son was playing. The visiting team never knew a player's dad was umpiring bases. I did this for 2-3 summers for Harry Young...and Sam would always ump bases---thanx to Sam, Harry saved lots of money when he scheduled those extra games at Whitmer's field. Sam was also sec'try of the Toledo basketball officials association, succeeding Warren Jones, and I reffed basketball.-Jon Everhart [email protected]
Jon Everhart
November 5, 2021
I remember when Sam's son played summer baseball for Harry D. Young's 18U team, and Harry scheduled extra games with area Legion teams like Napoleon, Defiance...etc...and to save money [he had to pay both umpires, they played their games at Whitmer's field] he had me umpire home plate every game and Sam would dress up like a base umpire to umpire the bases [free of course, so he could also watch his son play] to save Harry umpire money. Those were 9 inning Legion games! I reffed basketball and he was the sec'y of the basketball officials association.
Jon Everhart
November 5, 2020
My condolences to the family..... -Jon Everhart, basketball referee (retired teacher)
December 9, 2011
I can't believe it will be a month...not a day goes by without you in my thoughts.
I love you Dad,
forever your little girl
Amy & Jay Jagodzinski
November 19, 2011
Reading over Sam's guestbook here, it is obvious how many lives he touched. He was one of those guys that everybody liked. He was genuine, caring, and the world will be a lesser place without him. We will miss that million dollar smile most! Much love and many prayers to the Ciralsky family.
November 17, 2011
Dear Carole and family. I knew Sam for many years starting back at DeVilbiss when we played football together. Over the many years since DHS we were close friends. I always enjoyed Sam and it was a pleasure having him officated our games and DeVilbiss. He was a true
professional and a fine friend. I will miss having lunch with him and hearing his many stories. May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Dale Pittman Sylvania
Jan Clinger-McCuen
November 16, 2011
Dear Carole and family, I was so very sorry to hear about Sam's passing. He was a very nice man. You two have a wonderful family to celebrate his life together. The many wonderful memories will sustain you. My prayers are with you all. God Bless.
T. l.
November 16, 2011
To The Ciralsky Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sam was a wonderful, outgoing and caring man. He helped to put me on the right path to becoming a a successful basketball official. I remember being shy and nervous but he had confidence in me. He always had a welcoming smile that made everyone feel comfortable and he always went out of his way to say "HI".
Sam will always be in my heart and I will forever be grateful to him for helping me. He will truly be missed.
Don Boshaw
November 15, 2011
Extending deepest sympathy
For you in your loss.
And hoping, too,
That comfort and peace
May come to you
Jason Helms
November 15, 2011
It was an honor to have an uncle like Sam. A great grandfather husband father or friend anyone could have. You taught me alot uncle Sam even though I wasn't around you everyday. I will miss you and thank you uncle Sam. God bless the whole Ciralsky clan.
mary cress
November 15, 2011
i am so sorry for your loss. he is at peace now and in good hands. he will never be forgotten he will always be in the hearts of those he loved and those who love him. always remember the good times
Henry Zaborniak
November 15, 2011
Dear Ciralsky Family:
I am sorry for your loss. Sam was an outstanding basketball offial and an even finer person. It has been one of my life's great treasures to be in his circle of influence. My relationship with your dad and hasband was on several planes: as a fellow official, an Athletic Director, a client and as OHSAA Assistant Commissioner. What a great thing it has been to know him personally and professionally. We will miss him. The photo you shared in his online obituary couldn't have been better. That was Sam. A smile!
OHSAA Assistant Commissioner
November 13, 2011
To the Ciralsky family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Don & Brenda Spurlin
November 13, 2011
Kathy & Doug, I'm so sorry for your lose. Just keep in your mind the memories and the days will go by smoother. . God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Love you both. Mary Hutson
November 12, 2011
Knowing Sam for over 56 years, he and his beloved wife, Carole were an honorable couple, lovingly supportive of their family, never hesitating to give praise or encouragement to others. We send our prayers to the family and with regrets we send our goodbye to this uniquely wonderful friend. Love, Ron & Peach Britain.
Marcia Romer
November 12, 2011
Carol & Family, My sister called me last night to let me know of Sam's passing. I am so sorry for your lose. It has been many years since I babysat for the 5 boys. Carol and Sam were so laid back it was always easy to talk to them no matter your age. Plus when I was back on Fern Drive visiting my partents home, was to take a walk down 4 housese and pay visit and remind Sam how good looking he was!
The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Maynard Porter
November 12, 2011
Ciralsky Family - may God Bless you all I'm so sorry to hear of Sam passing away. As a Basketball Official of 20 years+, Sam was our association Sec/Treasurer and we turned into good friends and it's with a heavy heart I have learn of this -God Bless you all Maynard C Porter -Toledo Oh
Rick Kimble
November 12, 2011
Sorry for your loss. When my dad and I started in the golf business, Sam helped us in many ways. We had our disagreements but I always respected him and he was fair. He was a good man.
Jenny W.
November 11, 2011
I'm very sorry for your loss. I took care of Sam briefly on the 4th floor at Toledo Hospital, and he was a very kind man, with a great sense of humor and loving spirit! May God bless you and give you strength through this difficult time.
Barb Crowner
November 11, 2011
Dear Carole and family - All of us in the Class of '54 at DeVilbiss send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of Sam. What a great guy, - so kind, thoughtful and full of life. We hope that the fond memories you have of the past will help you through this very sad time as you celebrate a life well lived!! We are so sorry and we will miss Sam.
November 11, 2011
To Carol and the entire family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. Will remember the many fathers day picnics we spent together at Olander Park with your family. We were all one big family when we all came together...Sam will be missed by all the lives he touched. Hugs and Prayers. Jim, Freda, and Adam Pollauf
November 11, 2011
Carol our deepest symphony to you and your family. We spoke to Sam on the phone at the breakfast in October so sorry he was under the weather and unable to be there. The 1953 football team is getting smaller and Sam will be missed. Ron and I were looking forward to you and Sam visiting us in Florida this winter. Ron And Pat Richards DHS 1954
November 11, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Carol and Sam's entire family. It was always good to see and chat with Sam at our class reunions and DHS nights at
Centennial Terrace. He will be missed but fondly remembered.
Tom Josephsen (DHS '54. Lexington, KY)
Tuffy Reason
November 11, 2011
My friend Barb Crowner e-mailed me last evening and told me about Sam. Everyone liked Sam! What an unforgettable friend, great smile, tremendous sense of humor, loving father, husband and true friend to so many people. Whenever I would see Sam he always had a wry comment, kidding me about something or making a joke. I used to see Sam at Whitmer High School football games and whenever we got together it was a mini-sports forum, discussing teams, athletes, ballgames. Sam was a special person. I will never forget his love of life. Our condolences, Carole, to you and the entire Ciralsky family. God bless, Sam!
Carol Crowley
November 11, 2011
Carole, My deepest sympthy to you and your family. Memories are a HUGE help.
May God Bless all of you as you go through this time.
Jon Everhart
November 11, 2011
Wonderful memories of the late 70s when your son played for Harry D. Young summer baseball [18-under] and I umpired on the plate with you on bases for Harry's extra "added-on" games that he used to get[nonleague]--he had so much pitching that he had to get extra games but couldn't afford umps. I remember when Sam didn't understand the infield fly rule--I explained it to him...and all those years as secretary of the Toledo Basketball officials Association--with Ron Hanfer!
Cathy Snyder
November 11, 2011
I wish I could be there to hug you all but I will have to settle for sending you a virtual hug.
November 11, 2011
To Aunt Carol and all of our cousins, my heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. We love you very much.
~ Kelly and Randy
Jerry & Cheryl Limes
November 11, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to Sam's family. He was a good person with a kind heart. I had the pleasure of having him officate many of my teams' ball games. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Sam, we'll be praying for your family during this sad time.
Sherry & Jim Paige
November 11, 2011
To Carol, and the entire Family we wish you many memories of life with Sam. He will be missed greatly by all those whose lives he touched. He was my first "in-law" when my sister Kathy married Doug. He was a very special man. Love and hugs to you all from afar.
November 11, 2011
So sorry to hear about Sam. It was such a pleasure caring for him. My thoughtsand prayers are with the entire family. Sincerely, Lisa Schmitz RN 6n toledo hospital.
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