Emil Joseph Saloka

Emil Joseph Saloka obituary, Chardon, OH

Emil Joseph Saloka

Emil Saloka Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Apr. 22, 2024.

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EMIL J. SALOKA, age 95, of Munson Twp., formerly of Claridon Twp., peacefully passed away on April 20, 2024, at Maplewood of Chardon, Munson Twp. Born October 28, 1928, in Johnstown, PA, to the late John and Johanna (Piroch) Saloka. He moved to Cleveland in 1953 and then off to Geauga County in 1974, where he built the family home. Emil was a self-employed finish carpenter who, in addition, subcontracted for Snyder Homes, Living Homes, Williamsburg Homes and Payne & Payne Builders. He was one of the hardest working guys you've ever met, and everything was a "piece of cake". Emil was the personification of the American Dream, the son of a Pennsylvania coal miner, knew what hard work was and started at an early age. His famous saying was "measure twice, cut once". If you don't count Polkas, he loved four things: faith, family, country and work. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany.
Post retirement, Emil volunteered at St. Helen's Catholic Church as a carpenter/handyman. His hobbies were fishing, deer bow hunting, bowling, gardening, apple orchard, cigar chewing and teaching his children how to dance the polka.
Emil is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret (nee: Zahuranec) Saloka; his children, Joseph Saloka, Teresa (Jim) Adamic, Annemarie (Jeff) Wenner, and Susan (Marc) Pillot; grandchildren Jay Adamic, Gregory Wenner, Mary Adamic, Tim Pillot, Heather (Max) Beukeman and Donald (Tabatha) Adamic; great grandchildren Alexandra, Willow, Fern and Trevor.
He was preceded in death by his siblings Frank, John, Edward, Genevive, Ethal and Mary Jane.
The family will receive family and friends on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 9:30 AM at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM at the Church. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Twp.
The family wishes to thank extended family, staff at Maplewood of Chardon, Assisted Living and Hospice of the Western Reserve for the care and help afforded them.
The family requests donations to St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury. OH 44065.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home in Chardon, Ohio. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

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Marlene & Deb

April 26, 2024

We have fond memories of Uncle Emil. He laughed a lot, and treated us kindly. We loved playing with his slot machine, and continue that tradition today. His positive and friendly manner was contagious. We loved him and will miss him. Our condolences to Aunt Marge, our cousins, and family.

Tim & Anne Saloka

April 24, 2024

Uncle Emil was always happy and was my favorite uncle. We will dearly miss him. I am so glad we made it to his 90th birthday!!!

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Tim & Anne Saloka posted to the memorial.

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Timothy & Anne Saloka planted trees.