Edward Lee Smigelski

Edward Lee Smigelski obituary, Parma, OH

Edward Lee Smigelski

Edward Smigelski Obituary

Visit the Zabor Funeral Home, Inc. - Parma website to view the full obituary.
EDWARD L. SMIGELSKI, 39, of Parma Heights, OH, died January 9th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 5th, 1986 in Cleveland OH. The son to Janette Pellas and Edward Smigelski, father to Penelope Smigelski, brother to Darryl Smigelski, Jessica Buttrey (Tim), Stacy Trassare (Chris), dearest uncle to many nieces, nephews and cousins, he adored.
Eddie was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and enjoyed harassing his family and friends who were Cleveland Browns fans. Eddie played baseball as a child and throughout high school and occasionally through the years. He also played semi pro football a few years prior to enlisting in the Army. Eddie was deployed 3 times to Iraq and one year in Wiesbaden Germany, being a driver to CSM Mustafa, which he always said was his most valuable time throughout his 9 year service career.
Eddie cherished his daughter Penelope and enjoyed his one on one time with her.
When Eddie smiled, he shined.
VISITATION MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH FROM 3-7PM AT ZABOR FUNERAL HOME 5680 PEARL RD. PARMA, OH 44129 (BETWEEN RIDGE AND SNOW). MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH AT ST. CHARLES BORROMEO AT 9:30AM. INTERMENT HOLY CROSS CEMETERY.

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Zabor Funeral Home, Inc. - Parma

5680 Pearl Road, Parma, OH 44129

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