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Paul Esber Obituary
age 68 of Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton, Ohio on April 21, 1943, he was the son of the late David and Helen Esber. He was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church and the Pan Cretan National Association. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1961 and attended Kent State University and Business College in Washington, DC. Paul worked for over 40 years in the family business–Esber Beverage Company–until his retirement.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Eleni K. (Hatzakis) Esber of the home; his sisters, Corinne Mahshie of Akron and Dr. Elaine Esber (Elias) of Washington, DC; and brothers, David Esber, ESQ of Akron and Gary Esber of Canton. Paul was godfather to Rene Hatzakis of Crete, Savas Skouloudi, of Meseleri, Crete and Athena Isabelle Rus of Port Saint Lucie, Fla. He will be greatly missed by his many family members, his nieces and nephews and other godchildren, friends and his best friend the Yorkie, Shakespeare.
Calling hours will be at Rossi Funeral Home, Monday, May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Trisagion Services at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, May 10, viewing will be at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. followed by services at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating. A luncheon at the church will follow the burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Renovation Fund at St. Haralambos Church and the Building Fund of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Esber
October 7, 2012
May You Rest In Peace Paul.
Teresa Sandrock
May 13, 2011
Eleni,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Marque always spoke very highly of Paul. Cherish the memories, they keep our loved ones close to our hearts.
I'm glad we were able to meet.
ROUMINA,NICK, KOSTA PAMBOUKIS
May 12, 2011
ELENI,ESBER FAMILY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU ON THE LOSE OF YOUR HUSBAN,BROTHER AND DEAR FREIND.
May 10, 2011
Dearest Cousins,
I was most saddened and surprised to learn of Paul's falling asleep. Although we are a few years apart in years, I remember him as an energetic and enthusiastic younger cousin. Please accept my consolences and prayers as I will commemorate him in my celebrated Liturgies. May his memory be eternal.
Matt and Deb Smith
May 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to you Eleni.
Charles Ady
May 9, 2011
Dear Eleni and family. We have been thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
Mark Barbuto
May 9, 2011
My prayers are with you may God hold you close I will miss you friend
Allison Sarris
May 9, 2011
Dear Eleni and family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
May 9, 2011
May you rest in peace...
James and David Lockshin
May 9, 2011
Dear Esber family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families in this sad time. Paul was always a gentleman and had a great outlook on life. He will be missed by all.
May God Bless you all.
Carl Esber
May 9, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy to Eleni and the Esber family on your loss. My memories of Paul go back 60 years or so when we used to play cowboys and indians in the alley behind the house on 12th street. Lots of good memories over the years. He will be missed and remembered.
-Bucky
George Kostan
May 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you Eleni and family. May the Lord bring you healing and peace. Xristos Anesti
John George's Drive-Thru
May 8, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you Eleni and the Esber Family. May Paul's memory be eternal. He will be greatly missed. Xristos Anesti.
John Shaheen
May 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all. I am out of town and un-able to attend services, but you are in my prayers.
randy beavers
May 7, 2011
Eleni, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Paul and i grew up together as i lived across the sreet on shorb ave. many great times playing together.. i also would see paul from time to time, and we would laugh about our times as kids and adults.. I will miss him deeply.
Linda Combs
May 7, 2011
Eleni, my most sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dearest husband, also my friend, Paul.
Elaine Vallos
May 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Eleni and family. I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved husband. May his memory be eternal. Rest in peace.
JOE CHARLEY
May 7, 2011
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF PAUL ESBER AND TO SISTERS CORRINE MASHIE AND DR ELAINE ELIAS MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL
Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas, St. Haralambos
May 7, 2011
Dear Eleni and Esber Family:
Christ Is Risen!
Our deepest sympathies for the falling asleep in the Lord of Paul, of blessed memory. May his "Memory be Eternal"! Zoe se sas! With Deepest Sympathies,
In The Risen Lord,
Ted Reiter
May 7, 2011
Dear Eleni -
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelley Cottrill - Hudson
May 7, 2011
To the Esber Family,
My deepest sympanthy goes out to you for your loss. You are in my prayers.
May 7, 2011
Corrine, Dixie, Dave, Gary and Families, Sorry for the loss of Doc. Nemer&Pat
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