Stephen-Zayac-Obituary

Stephen Zayac Jr.

Cleveland, Ohio

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STEPHEN ZAYAC JR., age 75, kind husband of 53 years to Betty L. (nee Bellaire); patient father to Marc S. (Bozena), Wendy C., Steve P. (Lisa) and Christopher J. (deceased); loving grandpa of Aleksandra, Jason and Jennifer; brother of Pauline Gumbita and Mary Beros (both deceased); uncle to many...

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Just a short note of condolence to the family. I had the pleasure of working at the Cleveland Arena during the time Steve was there....he was one of the nicest people I've ever met.

Dear Mrs. Zayac, Marc, Wendy, Steve, and your families:

Filitsa and I were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Mr. Zayac was truly a wonderful man. We will miss him and always remember his warmth and generous spirit. We wish that we could be with you at this time to share our sympathy in person

Dear Mrs. Zayac & Family,

I worked for Mr. Zayac at the Cleveland Arena in 1969 for just a short while. I was his Executive Secretary. He was a great boss and a wonderful human being. I just wanted to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathies.

Sincerely,

I had the pleasure of working with Steve on many functions at the Ronald McDonald House. His quiet guidance and steadfast personality will be deeply missed. My Sympathies to the Zayac Family

Steve was such a good man. We will always remember working with him, and Betty, too, to get the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland up and running. His determination, vision and spirit reflected his wonderful personality. He will be missed. He leaves a legacy to be admired! Our thoughts and love are with the Zayac Family.

Ron and Bobbie Watson

I was Wendy's doctor and became close to the Zayac family. Steve was a wonderful friend. I approached him in the mid 70's to help find some property on which to build a Ronald MacDonald House, and he did so unstintingly. We slogged through the slushy streets of University Circle and even travelled to Chicago to check out earlier sites; and it was a wonderful experience. I know that I speak for all of the other founders, who joined Steve and me to settle on the infamous motel located on the...

I worked with Steve many years ago. I fondly recall a visit we and some other employees of the City of Lakewood made to Steve's parents home in the mountains of northwestern Pennsylvania and afterwards spending a few days at Mayor Frank Celeste's cabin in the same area. I extend my most sincere sympathy to Steve's familly.

When I die if you need to weep, Cry for your brother or sister, Walking the street beside you, And when you need me, put your arms around anyone , And give them what you need to give me. I want to leave you something, Something better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I've known or loved, And if you cannot give me away, At least let me live in your eyes, and not on your mind. You can love me most by letting hands touch hands, By letting bodies touch bodies, And by letting...