Name: Visitation for Edward Ernest Szymanski
Start: 2021-06-23T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory - Toledo/Sylvania Township

Edward Ernest Szymanski

Edward Ernest Szymanski, age 63, passed away June 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Ebeid Hospice after a long illness. He was born July 13, 1957, in Toledo to the late Edward and Hazel (Hopkins) Szymanski. Ed graduated from Woodward High School in 1976 and attended the University of Toledo.

He was known for his kind generosity and most days minding his successful jewelry business. Respected throughout the community as an honest businessman, Ed was a licensed diamond broker for 37 years. He grew up in the business helping his father at coin shows where he learned about buying and selling gold. He later joined his brother Paul to operate a jewelry store in Point Place before founding Legends in Time 32 years ago. Ed always liked antique jewelry and was drawn to the wholesale business. In 2006 he decided to expand and opened Estate Jewelers in Sylvania. The business soon outgrew its original building and now resides on Monroe Street. Ed worked as an electrician with Local 8 IBEW prior to his career as a jeweler, stayed connected to the union and the wonderful stories remain. Always kind and funny, he will be forever missed as a husband, father, brother, and friend.

Left to mourn his loss are his wife, Frances "Fran"; son, Myles; daughter, Stephanie Castillo; stepdaughter, JoEllen Cherko; stepson, Scott (Jennifer) Cherko; brother, Paul; and sisters, Judy Pacer, Linda (Larry) Lakatos and Sandy (Jim) Paszczykowski. In addition to his granddaughter Madison Castillo, he leaves four grandchildren and three great grandchildren through marriage, and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Kenneth and Josephine Symington.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021. Burial will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.

The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Ed's memory be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by The Blade on Jun. 20, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Szymanski

16 Entries

debby sampson

July 21, 2021

My deepest sympathies to Eds family...I knew him as a customer in his shop..Ed was always kind,friendly and fair to me..I am certain we will all miss him so much.A great loss to all of us.

Ruthann Roberts

July 6, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about the love of your life, who has pass away. I came to his store before the Covid-19 and he was very nice man. He bought a hat horse pin from me for ten dollars and to this day I think of going back again but I will wait for a while, God must have needed him for a purpose. He was a amazing husband,, father and everyone that loved him. He will always be with you in your heart. God Bless All of You.

Fran Pitzen

June 30, 2021

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have not seen Ernie in years. He was a great guy with a wonderful personality. He was always smiling and laughing.
My thoughts are with you.
Fran

Mark komorny

June 24, 2021

Ernie was aur paper boy back in the early t ly 70s always a smile I had dinner with him and some people from the old neighborhood Matt sue gogowitz Johny Kenzora Terry Thompson rip old friend

Paul Koprowski

June 24, 2021

Shocked! Sadden to hear Ed passed.
A great man. Never heard him get mad. Glad to have met Ed years ago and work for him. I will miss him.

Debbie Simon

June 24, 2021

So sorry to hear about Ernie. I know he liked to be called Ed but he will always be Ernie to me. He was like a little brother to me. Many good memories. Gone from this world way too soon. My prayers and sympathies to his family. RIP

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Bluestone Trading Co Family

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Thomas and Melanie Woodby

June 23, 2021

We were blessed to know Ed at Local 8 and it was a pleasure knowing him, his honesty and integrity. He was a hard worker and a pleasure to work with. We loved his store and visited often. May God Bless his family with strength and peace during this very difficult time. All our love, Tom and Melanie Woodby

Jeanne Relford

June 22, 2021

Very nice and understanding business man , so very sorry for your loss , he always showed compassion when you came into the store

Alan Hazlett

June 22, 2021

I will always be grateful for Ed´s help when I started my business and his and Myles continued support. He was a great man and he will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

Bruce Ferris

June 21, 2021

To the Szymanski family.. I was very sad to read of Ernie's passing...I don't know if you remember me..I lived about 5 houses from you on Manhattan blvd..Bruce Ferris...Linda was in my high school class Ernie was a little younger than I..but I remember him well...Very cool guy..just like the rest of your family...Once again my deepest condolences to all...
R. I. P. Ernie

Bruce Ferris
Old Neighbor

Sami Sue Mercer

June 21, 2021

I am very shock by Edward’s passing. I am beyond heartbroken. I’ve been coming to Estate Jewelers for 15 years. Edward was so sweet and soft spoken. I will miss telling him my stories and bad jokes but, he always laughed. I am so sorry that I didn’t know you were ill. You never told anyone but, that’s the type of man you were. My heart goes out to Myles, Fran, Paul and the rest of your family. Rest In Peace! You will be missed!

Scott Loeser

June 21, 2021

My deepest sympathy to the Szymanski family, Ed will be surely missed .

Ruth Miller

June 20, 2021

"Ernie" and his family lived very close to where we lived on Manhattan Blvd. He was good friends with my son Jim and they could both be found at our house , the Manhattan Marsh behind our houses or the Szymanski house. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time in their lives.

Ron Lopez

June 20, 2021

I met Ed in 1987 at Fermi Nuclear we were "toolies". Ed was always level headed, but also with a fun way of accomplishing a task. We never worked; it was an adventure to show up to figure out and perform tasks. He made hard labor a pleasure. He took the lead, I was young in the trade and learned the ways of Electrician humor from him. We always ended our days sweaty, and with hearty "a job well done". That is how he leaves us now. Well done Brother Ed, "a job Well done". Ron Lopez (Meho)

Wendy Czerwinski

June 20, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the Szymanski Family. Mr. Szymanski was always so kind and helpful every time we can to Estate Jewelers.
One time, my son and I came in to get a chain for an Irish Celtic cross that we had. Mr. Szymanski was so helpful and extremely kind enough to show my son and I the back of the store where they had all the molds for making different types of pieces of jewelry. He was very knowledgeable and eager to tell us about the business and how it started. We could tell how proud he was of the business and all who were apart of it.
May God grant you all peace and strength during this difficult time!

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