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1933

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2021

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5762 Pearl Rd.

Parma, Ohio

DONALD "BIG DON" BARTCHAK Obituary

DONALD “BIG DON” BARTCHAK, age 87; beloved husband of MaryAnn (nee Smajdek) for 65 years; loving father of Deborah Von Alt (Joe), Jeannie Verzi (John), Bob Bartchak (Terri) and Rick Bartchak; dearest grandfather of Sarah Reynolds (Travis), Brent Bartchak, Blake Bartchak (deceased), Brittany Bartchak and Dominic Verzi; step-grandfather of Jeanette Bratcher (Justin), Johnny Verzi and Joshua Verzi (Val); great-grandfather of Maddox, Greyson, Gabby, Gena, Maddie, Mackenzie, Ava, Emma and Joshua; brother of Mildred Kmiecik and the late Dorothy Kowall, Edward Bartchak and Nancy Donelan; uncle and friend of many. Don was a proud U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and was a well-known car salesman for many years. He was dedicated to his family, loved cars, music and food. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. Fr. Bob Stec officiating. Friends received in church, Tuesday from 10:30-11 a.m. masks and social distancing required.

Published by Ripepi Funeral Home - Parma on Jan. 31, 2021.

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Tammy Bertrand & Family

February 5, 2021

So terribly sorry for this loss to your family. Praying for your Mom and all your family. We hope your happy memories of your Dad help ease your pain.

Airicka

February 1, 2021

Donald was such an amazing man and I was honored to have taken care of him and inl the little time I known him he has really grown on me he was my right hand man and I will forever be his TOOTS he would say "Hey Toots come here and give me a big smooch " all I can say is I love Big Don and his amazing family the whole gang will Truly be missed I love u all and to my man Big Don I will never forget u I love u my baby .....

February 1, 2021

Thank you for your brave service to our country !

Sue Markwald

February 1, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful man who always made you feel welcomed, loved family and their friends.

Debra Atkinson

January 31, 2021

Our deepest sympathies.
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Feb

9

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Ambrose Church

929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44129

Feb

9

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Ambrose Church

929 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH 44129

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5762 Pearl Rd., Parma, OH 44129