Szilver Nicholas Zsebedics

Szilver (Nick) Nicholas Zsebedics was born June 2, 1936 in Gyorsentivan, Hungary. He peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miklos and Margaret (Kiraly) Zsebedics and also by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann (Bosway) Zsebedics. He is survived by their 4 children: Michell Michael (John), Cindy Mizsak (Steve), Nick Zsebedics (Mary), and Stephanie Zsebedics; 6 grandchildren: Brad Mizsak, Amanda O'Keeffe (David), Lindsey Zsebedics (Matt Perko), Katie Wilks (Adam), Lexie Veon, and Emellia Veon. He also leaves behind 2 great grandchildren: Hailey O'Keeffe and Szilver Perko.
Nick attended a Catholic Seminary High School in Gyor, Hungary. His parents hoped he would become a priest, but that was not in God's plan. He later served as a merchant marine which took him on many adventures. After the Hungarian Revolution in October-November 1956, Nick had to escape with the other freedom fighters. By the grace of God, he made it to the United States and ended up in Cleveland, Ohio where he would eventually meet Mary Ann at a Hungarian picnic.
Sometime after Nick and Mary Ann were married, Nick was hired by Swagelok, a Crawford Fitting Company, where he would work for 42 years. He remained friends with many of his coworkers all the years afterward. Nick dedicated his life to his family, making sure they had a good home, food on the table, but most importantly, a good Catholic education. He was always willing to help when needed, whether it was at the school, the church, or in the neighborhood – the extended family of Valley Road.
Nick enjoyed the outdoors, being in the sun and seeing the sunrise. He enjoyed fishing with friends and family, but especially with Mary Ann in their retirement years. He would take the family to swimming parks where their would be swimming, diving, cookouts and soccer games. Even as he got older, he could show some younger guys a move or two on the soccer field.
Since Nick was an only child, he greatly appreciated how he was welcomed into the Bosway family. He cherished having brothers-in-law Steve (Patricia) and Don (Eileen) Bosway and all of their children, as well as many cousins and other relatives. He was actually kind of shy in crowds, but he loved the parties with family and friends. There was always lots of laughter, good drink and food, maybe singing, hayrides, and a softball game.
Nick and his family have been members of St. Helen Catholic Church since they moved to Auburn, Ohio in 1971. Instead of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in his honor, please make it to:
St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd, Newbury, Ohio, 44065.
Nick and Mary Ann were also members of the Hungarian Culture Center of Northeastern Ohio. Instead of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in Nick's honor, please make it to:
Hungarian Culture Center of Northeastern Ohio, P.O. Box 23528, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023.
Thank you.
Services for Nick Zsebedics
Viewing will be Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Friday September 9, 2022 St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Drive, Newbury, Ohio 44065. Internment will be in Shadyside Cemetery Auburn following the Mass.
A luncheon following internment at the cemetery will be held at Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township, Ohio 44023
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