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Brian K.
Brian K. Czaja, 55 years of age, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2013. He was born on February 3, 1958, to Marvin and Kathleen Czaja and was a lifelong resident of Sylvania, Ohio, where he attended Sylvania High School.
Brian not only was a great lover of the outdoors, especially enjoying gardening, camping and fishing but one of his passions in life was woodworking.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by two sons, Nik (Kelly) Czaja, Adam (Abby) Czaja; three grandchildren, Taylor, Travis and Hailey; two brothers, Fredrick (Tedi) Czaja and Dan Czaja, and his aunt, Marlene Humphrey.
A private service will be held at a later date.
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Gary Youssef
August 14, 2021
It's still impossible to believe we lost his fine young man. May he rest in peace and may his life be a blessing.
Great family!
September 1, 2013
love you, hoon.
blondie
August 28, 2013
Brian was a great friend and neighbor. I remember Frank Zappa being blared on Saturday mornings. He was always kind and had a great big SMILE. R.I.P Brian, you will be greatly missed. Thoughts go out to Nik, Adam and my dear friend Tamre'. Love you guys!!!!
Michael Hooper
August 21, 2013
This makes us sad beyond words - Michael grew up with Brian - he was an awesome guy, a talented capenter and Brian & Tammi were our friends for years! Our hearts go out to you! Much Love, Michael & Susan Hooper
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August 21, 2013
I have so many great memories of hanging at Brian's house with Nik. During the summer of '94, I practically lived there. God bless you, Brian. - Billy Rains
August 20, 2013
I have so many fond memories of Brian, from the boy with the mohawk riding his bike to fishing a few years ago at the lake. I could always count on a big smile and a big hug! I will miss him. Prayers to Dan, Fred and his sons.
Dianne DeVriendt Paul
Corrie Rudolph
August 19, 2013
Nik , Adam ,Fred & Dan ,
So sorry for your loss of a great guy . I will truly miss him & many great memories of him , as well as all of you .
August 18, 2013
My family and I have many special memories of Brian and his family. His smile, laughter, and grand sense of humor will never be forgotten.
With Love,
Joyce, Kristie and Melissa
Just wanted to share this pic w/ you, Brian as a kid fishing w/ my father and brothers
August 17, 2013
Nik,Adam,Fred and Dan, So sorry for your loss, Brian was like a big brother to me. He will be greatly missed. God Bless, Kelly Hass
Bonnie Merickel-Halverson
August 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. May Brian rest in peace.
Rick Glanzman
August 17, 2013
sorry to hear of your loss. remember some of the fun times we had ....he was good man ....RIP
August 17, 2013
A smile you could never forget. Sympathy to the family. Matthew 5:4
Heidi Christ
August 16, 2013
An old friend gone too soon, my deepest sympathy to the family...God Bless.
August 16, 2013
So sorry for the los of a fellow classmate. Went all 12+ years with Brian and was always teased because I could never spell his last name, still can't! He will be missed!
Candy Bisbee-Grindle
Sylvania High School class of 1976
August 16, 2013
fond memories of my old friend that I have known since my childhood. Back in the day when we ran the streets in sylvan square. I will miss your easy smile and great laugh, the crazy times we shared. Rest in peace my friend an God Bless
Susan & Randy Feeback
August 16, 2013
Fred and family...our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. May you all find peace in special memories of your brother.
Lesa Meyer
August 16, 2013
Brian was a great guy to have as a neighbor, good hearted dude. Always willing to help others, He will be missed ,,
Gary Youssef
August 16, 2013
Fred & Family,
Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa
August 16, 2013
Was a sweetheart and also ALWAYS good 4 a laugh...u will b missed and remembered.
August 16, 2013
Nik & Put,
I'm so terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
I remember him being such a kind-hearted, fun-loving guy.
My last memories of him are of him lighting up my Grandma's face when he saw her and hugged her at Kingston while his mom was there.
I will always remember some of the stories that my dad would tell of all the shenanigans he and your dad were involved in while they were growing up.
He made a lot of memories with a lot of people.
Peace be with you and your family.
-Tosha Kern-Boehm
James Oliver
August 16, 2013
I remember comming over to hang out with nik and adam and playing in the yard and garage with the dogs and riding bikes and he was always so nice to me. His woodworking and construction work was the spark that got me into being the carpenter that i am today. Thank you Brian, and to Nik and Adam, my prayers and condolences,he was a great man and will never be forgotten.
Stacy DeMoe-Bach
August 16, 2013
Nik I'm sorry to see that your dad passed. I have many memories of him.
Vikki Marshall
August 16, 2013
So sorry to lose one of the good guys...
Lynn Chandler
August 16, 2013
I remember spending an evening with Brian and his dear friend, JoAnn Almanza (my sister) at St. Joe's Festival years back. He was a lively, funny, kind man and he will be missed.
Gregory Paul
August 16, 2013
Brian was one half of the team that won our very first Rib-Off. He would come up and go fishing with us a lot, the only one I've seen up here fishing for catfish and catching them. We all would spend hours telling stories by the camp fire. Fun, honest, kind guy, feel honored to know him. You are missed my friend.
August 16, 2013
TO ALL OF YOU MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL....SO SORRY TO HEAR...SINCERALY CINDY, BRITTANY,AND MIKE PFAFF
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