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Grant Puskas Obituary
Born October 1, 1961 in Amherst, he lived in Lorain his entire life. He graduated from Southview High School in 1980 then served in the US Navy.
Grant worked as a self employed carpenter and also as a carpenter for various contractors in the Lorain area. He also helped at Puskas Family Flowers with various projects and completed digging the pond there with the help of his brothers. The pond is named Grants Lake. He was truly a gifted handyman. He loved his family, friends and freedom "he had to do it his way". He was quick with the wit, had a great heart, a big smile and was a great hugger. We miss him already.
Surviving is his mother, Carol Szabo (nee Guzik) of Elyria; brothers, Greg of Strongsville and George of Avon Lake; sisters Carla Puskas of Sheffield Lake and Celeste Puskas of Lorain; a nephew, Douglas; a niece, Sarah; and long time companion, Brenda Songer of Lorain.
He was preceded in death by his father, George D. Puskas in 1980; and grandparents, Joe and Stella Guzik; and Mari Puskas.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00 pm in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the funeral home. John Slatcoff, deacon of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, with full military honors. To send online condolences go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com
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Mark Keller
October 20, 2016
Rest in peace my brother
Bryan Dean
October 19, 2016
Grant served on the USS Saipan LHA-2 with me in the Navy. I was there for him when he broke his ankle, visited him in the hospital, and helped him with his physical therapy to get him to mended. He talked me into running 5 miles with him. We used to go sailing together on a 2 man boat. Played golf together.
He missed his Dad and it took a huge toil on him. I was getting ready to touch base with him again and I learned he had passed. One of the nicest guys I have met. He loved his Mom and his family and that was always evident in all his conversations from the Navy forward.
Can't believe he is gone. I will miss him.
Bryan Dean
Thommy Sides
April 25, 2016
I remember Grant as a very friendly person. As a fellow student of his at Whitter Jr. High I found him to be one of the nicest persons ever. God bless his family. My prayers are with you all. I'm living now in South Africa and tried to select a location but it would not allow any listed outside of the U.S.
Andy Balogh
April 21, 2016
Gone too soon. He will forever be a freebird. So sorry for your loss my friends.
Don Ostrolencki
April 20, 2016
Rest in Peace my Brother!!. So sorry to hear this news. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the rest of the Puskas Family.
Debra Willard
April 20, 2016
May you rest in peace my friend..A life taken to soon.Prayers to all family and friends..You were a very creative man..Only God knows his plans..You are with the angels now may you fly high..Your laughter and the memories will never be forgotten..God Bless..
April 20, 2016
TO THE PUSKAS FAMILY IM SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMEBER BROTHER AND SON UNCLE MY PRAYERS AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL GRANT WAS A GREAT GUY AND A GOOD FRIEND I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISSED MAY OUR LORD GIVE YOUR FAMILY MANY BLESSINGS AND HELP WITH THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE WE LOST ANOTHER "SAINT" BUT HE WILL BE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS WATCHING DOWN OVER HIS LOVED ONES
Janet Dalton
April 20, 2016
Carla and the entire Puskas family, hold on to the memories of the wonderful times spent with Grant for they will comfort you and your family today and always.
April 20, 2016
sorry to here this ,great times we had together jimmy carroll pt charlotte fl R.I.P grant save one for me
Linda Gims
April 19, 2016
Grant was a wonderful soul. Deepest condolences to the family.
April 19, 2016
To the Puskas family - We are so sorry for this loss. Lisa and I remember all of you from Southview. We hope you will find some happiness in knowing that he will always be with you and still making you laugh from the twinkle in a star.
Lisa Naugle Murthy - Westlake, OH
Shari Naugle Campbell -, Carmel, IN
Robert Baumert
April 19, 2016
Grant and his brother were great friends to me. When I had no where to sleep, his brother let me sleep in his room in the garage. It was just for a night and in the morning I had to jump out of the window when someone came into the garage. But that I got to do it spoke of his and his brother's character. The last time I remember seeing him was at a graduation party at the flower shop in 1980. Two girls got into it in the drive way. Thank you dear friend. Love...
Amy Jaynes-Brown
April 19, 2016
Rest in Peace Grant & fly high with the Angels. With
Deepest Sympathy to the Puskas Family.
Bobby Ramos
April 19, 2016
Condolences to the Puskas family.
Truly a good friend during our time in school.
April 19, 2016
It is with the heaviest of hearts to hear of Grant's passing. He will forever be in mine and my families hearts. He was a wonderful soul. Karla Scanish and family.
April 19, 2016
My Best Friend and Brother...Love and Miss you. So sorry for your family. I hope you are Dancing in the Sky
Love The Nance and Kyle Lakota too !
Ellen McGarvey Nee Vanderpool
April 19, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I'm saddened to see Grant has lost his fight but now with God he has won his war. He was a great guy who would do anything for you even if it caused him grief. You would never know the grief or his struggle but you would see his smile and sincere gladness to have helped you. My parents Vern and Jane Vanderpool, my brothers Butch and Todd and my family are all saddened in Grants passing and hope God sends your family strength. You have always been there for the community, all of your family and I appreciate and thank you all for that. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
No matter what Grant was struggling with himself he had a smile for you that said Enjoy Life and that he was there for you if you needed him! 4/20/15
Ellen McGarvey
April 19, 2016
Telling you like it is! April 20, 2015
Ellen McGarvey
April 19, 2016
Wilda Burgos
April 19, 2016
My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Puskas family and friends. Grant's smile and hugs will be remembered by many. May the happiest of Grant's memories help get you through this difficult time. God's Blessings to all.
Love, Wilda Burgos
Dick (Rich, Obie) Obeshaw
April 19, 2016
So sorry about your loss. Grant was a good guy way back in the day when I knew him and I am sure he remained that way.
Matthew Peters
April 19, 2016
Grant was always a good friend and very helpful to me when I lived on Broadway. He will be missed by many.
Colleen Colgan
April 19, 2016
So saddened to hear of your brother's passing may God comfort each of you, until you all can be reunited.
Sincerely,
Colleen (Jenkins) Colgan
Mark Keller
April 19, 2016
Going to miss you grant rest in peace my brother
Aixa Alvarado-Thompson
April 19, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony Martincak
April 19, 2016
Tony Martincak,Sharon Hoover, and Faye Webber send our condolences to the family. So sad to hear of Grants passing.
Estela Mendoza
April 19, 2016
Carla,So sorry to hear of your loss. Hard when you loss a sibling or anyone else for that manner. Prayers and love for you and your family.
Estela Mendoza
Forever in our Prayers
Deborah Ferrell Harris
April 19, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family. I remember Grant well. Please know that he is where he will be forever free of trouble, pain, and suffering of any kind.
April 19, 2016
Sending our Sympathy to Carol and family. May God be with you. .JoAnn Niskey and family.
Jo Dotson
April 19, 2016
I am thinking of your family. Sending love and sympathy.
Beth Dotson Hoskinson
April 19, 2016
My heart is sad seeing the passing of another classmate, another friend. Grant's smile and laughter were contagious in high school. He loved life on his terms- even then. I am truly sorry for your loss Celeste & Carla and the rest of the family.
Jorge Lopez
April 19, 2016
Condolences to the Puskas family R.I.H Grant The Lopez and Sanchez Family
jr n missy medina
April 19, 2016
Our deepest condolances to all the family and Brenda..Godspeed..He was a great asset to our business...
Karyn Burk-Olds
April 19, 2016
R I P my friend!!!
Rick Rivera
April 19, 2016
So sad to hear of Grant's passing. My condolences to you and your family and you are all in my prayers. Will always remember what a happy go lucky kind of person Grant was. He will be missed.
April 19, 2016
Celeste and all of the Puskas Family,
Paul and I would like to express our deepest sadness over the loss of your brother/family member. Keeping you and all the Puskas family in our prayers.
Paul and Pam (Ksenich)Price.
Beth Neidlinger (nee Kokinda)
April 19, 2016
Deepest sympathies and prayers for strength for your entire family during this difficult time.
Mike Pelton
April 19, 2016
To the Puskas Family: We were very sorry to hear about Grant. Please accept our condolences and sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Grant-You were a great guy, lived life on your own terms...see you on the other side.
Mike & Lena Pelton
DANNE M GERACI
April 19, 2016
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE PUSKAS FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Marilyn Bereznay
April 18, 2016
So sorry to hear about Grant's passing. I remember him always with a smile, and so talented in his carpentry.
Harry and Lydia GUerrieri
April 18, 2016
OUr deepest sympathy Being sent to all the Puskas family. IT is hard for us to believe that Grant is gone. I remember many times he worked with us over the years. so sorry about your loss....Lydia and I pray that he will rest in peace. GOd bless your wonderful family, our dear friends.
jay narveleit
April 18, 2016
R.I.P. Grant.
Michael Kokinda
April 18, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
Mike Kokinda
George and Gail Ksenich
April 18, 2016
Very sorry to hear about Grant. Please accept our condolences and sympathy and know you are thoughts and prayers.
Bradley Heider
April 18, 2016
He was a good friend, and will be missed. GOD bless all involved.
Cheryl McElroy SFC US ARMY (RET)
April 18, 2016
Grant,
See ya on the other side, bro.
SARGE
The Staff of Dovin Funeral Home
April 18, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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