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EDWARD JOHN HAKOS, JR., age 69, of Strongsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Buttitta); loving step-father of Angela Williamson; dearest grandfather of Elisa Galindo; dear son of Carol and the late Edward Hakos, Sr.; brother of Linda Hakos O’Neill, Patrick Hakos, Sr. (Charlene) and Cynthia Hakos Buckholz (Steven, Sr.); dearest brother-in-law of Louis "Jeff" Buttitta (Gail) and the late John Buttitta; beloved uncle, great-uncle and dear friend of many. A celebration of Ed’s life will be announced.
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