Anthony F. Mlakar

Anthony F. Mlakar, age 89, beloved husband for over 66 years of Rita  (nee Pucel); loving father of Judith Hayman (Frank Shattuck), Bob Mlakar (Theresa Battaglia), Kathleen Mlakar-Cook (Robert), Ann Marie Mlakar-Petroff (James), and the late Anthony F. Mlakar Jr.; devoted grandfather of Eric (Laurie) and Michael (Lauren) Madsen, David Mlakar (Alicia) and Nicole Mlakar, Samantha Rubino (Miguel), and Jeanette Blakeway (Kurt) and great-grandfather of Alyssa, Madelyn, Olivia, Vivian, and Nathan Madsen, Josephina and Luciana Mlakar and Jay Blakeway; cherished son of the late Anthony and Anna Marie (nee Laurich); dearest brother of Janet Mlakar (Frank-dec.) and Dorothy Bianchi (John-dec.); dear uncle and great-uncle of many. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Anthony to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  

Anthony was born in Cleveland, OH on July 10, 1934, and passed away surrounded by his family on March 19, 2024.  He is a graduate of Cathedral Latin High School and continued his education graduating from Case Western University.  Anthony was a CPA and was President of Pucel Enterprises, Inc.   When not working, he liked to spend his time reading, traveling, playing classical music on the piano, and constantly learning all that he could and share that knowledge with his family.   Family was most important, and he cherished the time they spent together.  Those that knew him would describe him as honest, a gentleman with great integrity, always concerned about others and an intellectual who was very well read and engaging conversationally with others. He will be missed by all that were lucky enough to know him. 

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, March 25, 2024 at St. Anselm Catholic Church at 10 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.)