Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - North Olmsted
Cleveland, Ohio
May 1, 1945 – Mar 13, 2016
STEVE M. PATEK, SR., age 70, beloved husband of 48 years to Sharane (nee Herniman); loving father of Steve Jr. (Kristine) and Chad (Stephanie); grandfather of Victoria, Cynthia, Julia, Andrew and Samuel; son of the late Elizabeth (nee Rohall) and Mike Patek; brother of Marge Novak, Betty Uhal, Anna Hvizdos, George, John, Bernie Stash and the late Andrew, Marie Lekavich and Matthew; uncle and great uncle of many. U.S. Army Veteran - Korea. Mr. Patek retired after a 41-year career at PPG Industries and was a life member of North Ridgeville VFW Post 9871 and proud member of their Honor Guard. He was an avid golfer and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Passed away suddenly March 13, 2016. Funeral Mass Thursday, March 17, St. Julie Billiart Church (5500 Lear Nagle Rd., North Ridgeville) at 9 A.M. Interment with military honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., WEDNESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Read MoreI worked with Steve 32 years at PPG. You could not meet a nicer person than Steve. He treated everyone the same. My deepest sympathy and condolence to his family. Sorry I was out of town and could not be there. I loved you as A co-worker and friend. Rufus A. Johnston A.K.A. Slm.
Rufus Johnston
May 08, 2016 | Parma, OH
Condolences to friends and family. Steve was good person to be around, always good for a laugh.
Hank Barrow
March 20, 2016 | Baltimore, MD
A former PPG employee @
Cleveland plant,so sorry to hear of your loss.Heaven gained a great friend........Phil Croy
March 17, 2016
Dear Sharane and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Husband Steve. We were truly shocked when we heard the news. He was such a kind and wonderful person who always had time to lend a hand. When you both lived on Smallwood Drive, I know he was loved by many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dean and Toni Gennerella
March 17, 2016 | Abingdon, MD
Dear Steve,Kristine and girls. I was shocked to hear about your loss. I am so so very sorry. All my prayers go out to all your family. With deepest sympathy
darlene noel
March 16, 2016 | Brunswick, OH
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of our good friend. I worked for Steve for many years in Baltimore, Steve was not only a good friend but no argument, the best person I have ever worked for. God Bless and rest in peace. Bob and Deb Pearson
Bob Pearson
March 16, 2016 | Huntington, IN
MAY STEVE PATEK, SR. REST IN PEACE AND MAY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS BE COMFORTED. HE WAS THE PATRIARCH OF HIS FAMILY AND HIS PASSING LEAVES A HUGE HOLE IN HIS FAMILY'S HEARTS. WE PRAY FOR YOU ALL. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, THE MORGAN FAMILY
Tim and Ellyn Morgan
March 16, 2016 | Medina, OH
Steve was the first person I worked for at PPG and was a great mentor to me. He was a great guy and I learned a lot from him. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
Kevin Loop
March 16, 2016 | Medina, OH
STEVE YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND AND A GREAT GUY TO WORK FOR AT PPG.ALSO IT WAS FUN BOWLING WITH YOU. WHAT A TEAM.I WILL MISS YOU. JACK SPOHN.
JACK
March 16, 2016
