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Aaron Stephanic Obituary
age 40 of North Canton, OH passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, by his own hand due to depression. He was born in Canton on April 10, 1979.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Andy Cantini and paternal grandparents Edwin and Pat Stephanic. Aaron is survived by his mother Amy Cantini, father Gale Stephanic, sisters Leah (Dan Koja) and Claire Stephanic, maternal grandmother Laura Cantini, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and former wife Emi Aoki.
There are no calling hours or services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Aaron's memory to Stark Parks (5300 Tyner St NW, Canton, OH 44708). "We love you always and forever." May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Arrangements entrusted to the Mark R. Vrabel Funeral Home North Canton 330-452-4041.
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Sarah Harwell Kaufman
December 8, 2019
I am so very saddened to learn of Aaron's death. Though some time had passed, our paths crossed in meaningful ways and places through the years. He was and will continued to be a dear old friend. Sending love to you Aaron, to your family and to all who loved you in this life.
December 8, 2019
I am so very saddened to learn of Aaron's death. Though some time had passed, our paths crossed in meaningful ways and places through the years. He was and will continued to be a dear old friend. Sending love to you Aaron, to your family and to all who loved you in this life.
Sarah Harwell Kaufman
THE laugh...
Allison Draper
December 4, 2019
My words here will not accurately convey the deep pain I have felt upon this news. I will save them for Aaron's family, whom I felt very close to at a pivotal period in my life. I choose to remember Aaron as my first true love, a person who treated me with more respect than I subsequently expected years after him. Our mothers were acquaintances when we were in (preschool?), definitely Kindergarten. Who knew he would become such a huge influence in my growth as a person, both then and now... many of the things I refer to and experience in my day to day life bring me back to Aaron. I can still very clearly hear his laugh, and his voice. We were in touch intermittently over the course of his move to Japan and through the years, to briefly check in on each other and our lives. I hoped one day I would be able to sit down and hear of his life and adventures there. For obvious reasons, that did not happen. I remember my days with him, Josh Walker, Ryan Baxter, Tom Hunt and Seve Martinez~ although they were sometimes veiled in what one may call teenage anguish, I believe to some extent, several of us carried that anguish into our adult lives, Aaron and I included. My heart feels for his mother Amy (who was always a wonderful person to me), and his sisters Leah and Claire. Some things for whatever reason are polished in beautiful stone, and for me, Aaron was one of those lucky stories. May you be at peace Aaron. Your spirit will continue to live on in me as it already has...
Christophe Lai
November 28, 2019
Very sorry to learn about this.
Aaron gave me my first proffessional interview and though i didn't get the job in his team, i eventually ended up working with him almost daily for several years from a different country. I've looked up to him from far and he has been a true inspiration pushing me up.
I will always remember him as someone who played a major role in my career.
Thank you sir, and rest well.
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Nicolas Veber
November 26, 2019
My sincere condolences to Aaron's family. True friends can be counted on one hand and he was one to me. Aaron helped me out years ago when I was desperate to find a new job. We hardly knew each other at the time but he introduced me to his firm and offered me precious advise to pass all the interviews. Aaron was sensitive to others, listening and trying to help. He was the one you could count on. We spent great moments together laughing so hard. He had a unique way to see things and an incredible sense of humor. Aaron, I will miss you brother.
John Conama
November 26, 2019
I worked closely with Aaron in Tokyo, when he first moved there, in a small company, and again later at a large multi-national. He was an extremley talented, smart guy, full of big ideas, every new idea brighter than the last. He was a very caring and kind individual.
Please accept my sincere condolences, Aaron will be missed greatly.
Tom and Jan Walker
November 24, 2019
So sorry to learn of Aaron's death. Our son, Josh, informed us. He and Aaron were friends from school when we lived in the area. We always enjoyed Aaron visiting with us. Josh had visited him in Japan a couple of times. Prayers for comfort.
Patrick Frato
November 24, 2019
My sincerest condolences to Aaron's family. I'm heartsick to learn this. Aaron was my best friend for a few years during elementary school. So many fantastic memories. Home run derby in his backyard. Pick-up neighborhood football games. Acting like fools in GISP. Little league practices and games with his dad as coach. Listening to early Sir Mix-A-Lot and Digital Underground. Marathon Legend of Zelda sessions. Burying a time capsule in his backyard.... Moments and images I'll never forget. The first time he told me his phone number and said I could remember it because the last four digits were two years ago- 1987. The look of focused determination on his face when he'd rip off his catcher's mask to pickoff a base runner on his way to second. Aaron laughing hysterically - as I acted like an idiot to amuse him - while we shivered outside Hoover High School waiting for the bus to come take us back to our elementary schools. The way he pitched a wiffle ball sidearm so it would curve and drop in front of the plate. Aaron was a good friend, a smart guy, a ton of fun. We lost touch for many years - as friendships seamlessly and meaninglessly come and go in childhood - but eventually reconnected through Facebook and would occasionally exchange messages about current events and old memories. I'm heartbroken that I'll never hear from him again, that we'll never be able to dig that time capsule up together. I only wish I could have been there for him, done something to help. I will miss you, Aaron. Rest in peace, friend.
Denis Ward
November 24, 2019
my deepest condolences to Amy and her family. Aaron was such a wonderful young man caring, intelligent, and sensitive who touched everyone who knew him. I feel blessed to have been in his company and considered him my friend and his memory will never be forgotten.
Kader
November 24, 2019
I worked a couple of years with Aaron in Tokyo. Please accept my sincere condolences, Aaron was a great person and will be missed.
Melissa Magel
November 24, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with him all growing up-he was such a great person. Praying for peace.
Jenny Freeland
November 24, 2019
So sorry to hear of Aaron's passing . We went to school together and he was always a kind person . Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Lots of prayers.
Jeffrey Eldredge
November 24, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers to Aaron's family and friends. He was a good man. We were good friends when we both lived in Shiga, Japan.
Claudia Kotema-Dudley
November 24, 2019
Prayers for Aaron's family for this difficult time his family is going through~May God's love & comfort surround them~
Reynalyn Castillo
November 24, 2019
Our condolences to the bereaved family of sir Aaron. I worked for him for 8 years here in japan and I know him as a very kind person. So sad to know he passed away
Sandra T
November 23, 2019
My condolences to the family. Thank you for being brave enough and loving enough to state the cause of this young man's death. We all should be so willing and aware to be open about mental health battles. Praying that you all receive God's peace and comfort.
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