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Richard Bestic Obituary
Age 77, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 with family by his side due to complications from Covid-19. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born May 21, 1943 in Canton, Ohio to Joseph and Barbara (Radicevic) Bestic. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by son, Joseph Bestic. Dick graduated from Timken High School and attended Stark Technical College. He was employed by Macomber and the Knoch Corporation, where he later became a partner and retired in 2005.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Faith (Contrucci) Bestic; daughters, Lisa Bestic and Eve (Mike) Douglas; son, Christopher (Melanie) Barress; and daughter-in-law, Sandy (Zigmont) Bestic; seven grandsons, Jacob and Alex Bestic, John Mark and Henry Tobias, Christian Barress, Colton and Maverick Douglas; two granddaughters, Gabriella and Alaina Barress; sister, Joan (Walter) Turowski; and nieces and nephews. Dick was a member of St. Anthony/All Saints Parish, Knights of Columbus, Buckeye Corvette Club, the Eagles and St. Anthony Golf League. He loved being at his winter home in The Villages, Fla. where he learned to play golf. Dick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, meeting friends for lunch and dinner, building things for his family and cruising in his 57 Chevy and 2019 Corvette (Ruby) with his wife Faith. He was the best carpenter and could build anything from scratch. He was the most gentle, kindhearted, and generous man. Dick gave big strong hugs, gave the best advice, and loved his family unconditionally.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Anthony/All Saints Parish with Fr. Thomas Kraszewski and Fr. Thomas G. Bishop Officiating. Live stream can be viewed on St. Anthony/All Saints Parish Facebook page. Private cemetery services at Calvary for family and close friends will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Anthony/All Saints Parish, Aultman Hospital, American Heart Association, Autism Speaks and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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Thetesa Luca
January 20, 2021
Faith , my sympathy to you and your family. Theresa Birone Luca
American Heart Association
January 20, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Judy Neading
January 20, 2021
Faith, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Richard. Sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Maryann R Sturia
January 20, 2021
Dear Faith and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss you are in our Thoughts and Prayers. Hold on to your precious memories.
Sincerely,
Joanne Frasher and Danny and Maryann Sturia
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