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Edward Slesnick Obituary
age 64, passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2016 after a four year heroic battle with prostate cancer. Eddie grew up in Canton, was a graduate of Glenwood High School, a lifetime member of Temple Israel, and a recent member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue. His formal education continued at The Ohio State University and upon graduation he entered the family business of Slesnick, Iron & Metal. Eddie was very passionate about the business and loved working with his family. If you asked him, he started working there at 8 years old. Eddie took the reigns as President after his beloved father passed away. He took the business to a new level with his firm guidance and the superb technologies he implemented.
Eddie had two very distinct sides to him. He was either very serious or very youthful. Always with a story or something to make you laugh, his boundless energy was contagious. He could light up a room just by his presence. Eddie's love for his family was endless. His thoughts, comments or suggestions were never in short supply. All he asked out of life was for his family to be happy, healthy, and productive. He gave back to his community with his quiet acts of kindness to anyone in need. He loved golfing with the “geezers,” boating with his family, and talking about his beloved scrapyard. He will be forever in the hearts and souls of those that loved him.
Eddie is preceded in death by his beloved father, Stanley. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Slesnick; his brothers, Jeff Slesnick and Terry Wilmink; his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth; his five children, Stephen, Jonathan, Andrew (Nicole), Rachel and Isabel Slesnick; his best friend, Rick (Kris) Taylor, and countless relatives, friends, colleagues, employees, and acquaintances.
A special thanks to Eddie's doctors and nurses who helped him in his fight against prostate cancer: Dr. Shruti Trehan of Aultman Cancer Center; Dr. Howard Scher and Christine Liebertz of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; and Dr. Robert Stein of the Cleveland Clinic. The family also wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center where Eddie was made comfortable during his last days.
A private memorial service was held on Nov. 23 at Beit Ha'am. Rabbi John Spitzer and Cantor Bruce Braun officiated the service and interment. Contributions in Eddie's memory are suggested to Aultman Cancer Center, 2600 Sixth Street SW, Canton, Ohio 44710.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Slesnick
John Leseganich
September 13, 2022
Although it has been some time since we, "I" lost both my client and friend Eddie, I often, quite often think about him. We, I believe had a great friendship and he always enjoyed my story telling, either through kindness or he actually enjoyed them. We use to laugh that although our last names were different, we can spell each others with the same letters. God Bless Eddie and his family, I know like myself we think of him often, miss him and thank him.
E Slesnick
November 20, 2020
Four years gone but never forgotten.
E Slesnick
November 20, 2019
Gone 3 years today but definitely not forgotten.
October 19, 2019
Happy Birthday❤
❤, Elizabeth
October 20, 2018
This would have been your 66th birthday. Missing you and your contagious laughter. ❤
February 22, 2017
Eddie was a real mensch. I think of him often.
A.S.
December 18, 2016
December 17, 2016
We have just learned of Eddie's passing.
He was such a great person and wonderful neighbor. He will be missed.
Guy and Sylvia Walker
Portage Lakes Ohio
December 7, 2016
EBS---
Not a day goes by without me missing you. I carry your love in my heart and shall love you for eternity.
EMS
Rick Weinstein
December 6, 2016
I did not have the opportunity to really get to KNOW Eddie because he was the older brother. So here I am 2,000 miles away in Southern CA and sending my sympathy to Eddie's entire family and friends who he touched on his journey and theirs. One thing I can convey, a result of my direct experience. Whenever I did see Eddie, either at their home or at Arrowhead CC or at Temple Israel or the JCC, Eddie's grace and warmhearted nature left an indelible good impression. This I feel with complete certainty as my experience going back decades. So Eddie is a wonderful inspiration in that memories are imbued in those random little acts of kindness and that I should always be of good positive spirit.
Danny Rosellini
December 2, 2016
To my good friend, I will miss you very much. Our business calls were never about business, but about my family and Liz and the twinkies(twins) and Eddie's boys. To Liz and the family, my heart, prayers and thoughts are with you.
November 29, 2016
Best Man in the world! He will never be forgotten.
November 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Slesnick family.
I enjoyed many a good meal and conversation with Ed over the years. I truly value those memories and his friendship.
Skip Anthony
MARIA PIA CARPENTER
November 27, 2016
EDDIE REST IN PEASE FROM YOUR OLD NEIGHBOR IN EAST POINT YOU WELL BE MISSED .
Andrew Chuchanis
November 27, 2016
I fill blessed to have known a truly great guy like Eddie...His friendship will always be special to me...My condolences to the Slesnick family... May His memory be eternal.
Robert Stein
November 26, 2016
Our deepest sympathies are with your family. Eddie was one of the most wonderful people we have ever met and it was an honor and pleasure to know him. His positive attitude and sense of humor were infectious and he will be deeply missed. -Robert and Ankur Stein
November 25, 2016
our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. god bless your family, mike and gail swan
shawn west
November 25, 2016
He will be missed. Shawn west.Glenmoor security.
Kristina Perkins
November 24, 2016
Ed will remain in my thoughts as will hos family. I never laughed so hard as I did when he would tell one of his stories. My deepest sympathies are with his lovely wife and their family.
Connie Rizos-Guist
November 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Eddie at this difficult time---I have many fond memories of Eddie and the Slesnick family---
May his memory be eternal
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