William G. "Bill" Foradas

William Foradas Obituary

FORADAS William "Bill" G. William "Bill" G. Foradas, of Sylvania, passed away on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital. H was born in Toledo, OH to George and Helen (Dutt) Foradas. He was a graduate of Woodward High School and Davis Business College. He married Luanna (Managhan) on November 8, 1947. A WWII Army Veteran, Bill was the proud recipient of both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medal. He worked for many years at Abbey Etna Machine Company. He founded Apex Metal Fabrication in the late '60's and ran the company until retiring in 2007. An avid golf player, Bill belonged to Sylvania Country Club and Isla Del Sol Country Club, in St. Petersburg, FL, where he and his wife of 61 years, Luanna enjoyed visiting. They were both former members of Messiah and Olivet Lutheran Churches. Bill was a kind-hearted husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Luanna; daughters, Susan Foradas, Nancy (Mike) Petree, Sally (Pat) Copeland, Lori (John) Mauntler, and Pam Foradas; grandchildren, Valerie (Greg), Shannyn, Ryan (Dawn), Christopher, Allyson, Meghan, and Kristin; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Ryleigh, Aubry, and Miranda; sister, Mary Mansor and many golf buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doris Peaney and brother, John Foradas. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, on Monday, December 29, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Donations in Bill's memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Camp Courageous, or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Foradas

13 Entries

Bill &Jeanne Facey

January 2, 2009

Luanna- Will miss seeing Bill play the 7th green. He always played it good,even the few times I played with him. He played golf by the rules & I'm sure he lived life the same way.Luanna God bless you and your family. Jeanne & Bill Facey

Carl Duenki

December 30, 2008

Dear Luanna,
When you called to say that Bill had passed away I was too devistated to speak to you.
We were inseparable while serving in the Army during World War II; from basic training until almost three years later when we both ended our military service at Fletcher Hospital. He was Best Man at my wedding and I was Best Man at your wedding.
My memories of Bill will always live on. With sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Rudy Lanza

December 30, 2008

LuAnne & Family, Our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill will be missed by the Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club members and staff.

Dorothy Partin

December 29, 2008

Nancy & Mike, Shannyn, Pam and the Foradas family. I pray for peace in your hearts to help get you through your loss. I'm so sorry to hear of it. God bless.

Joyce Moussaed

December 29, 2008

To Luanna and family. I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you during this sad time.

Judy (Eckhart) Gerken

December 29, 2008

It was with sadness that I read of Bill's passing. I remember so many wonderful times with your family. I always knew that my dad cherished his relationship with Bill & the entire Managhan family. In so many ways he considered them his family, also. My sympathy to all of you at this time.

Jim Shemas

December 29, 2008

To Luanna and the Foradas-Manahan families: May Bill's memory remain with you all and be eternal!

As his attorney, confidant and friend to both families, I watched his life from childhood playmate with my brother, Nick, to his marriage, and break away from Abbey-Etna to found his own company, and its expansion into a great metal fabricating facility of Northwestern Ohio.

He and Luanna raised a fine, loving family, of which he was the proudest! I was one of the fortunate friends who spent a few days with him at Isla Del Sol, which I will cherish whenever I have grouper for supper, Luanna.

May he rest in peace, free of pain and suffering, in his Heavenly Abode.

Norm Van Ness

December 28, 2008

Bill,you were a great guy to work for. Loved to play golf with you. You did a lot for me over the 30+ years I worked for you ,and it was greatly appreciated. I will truly miss you.

Bob Snyder

December 28, 2008

Dear: Sally& Pat

Our condolences to you and your family, in this time of sorrow.
Bob Snyder Family

Gregory Geis

December 28, 2008

Uncle Bill was a verry kind guy with big heart and good sense of humor,he allways rembered your name. he will be missed greatly by his family and friends. he keeped me employed for many years and was appreicated.

Dan, Sue, Stephanie & Andrew Jankowski

December 28, 2008

We send our deepest sympathies to you Luanna and your family. Bill will be fondly remebered for his long-lasting friendship with Stan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob S. Nitkiewicz

December 28, 2008

My memories of Bill are of a soft spoken, quick witted man with a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed a good joke and had a laugh that I'll always remember. He was very generous to me, always willing to lend me some golf clubs whenever I was in Florida. I truly enjoyed his company.

Nancy Tuttle

December 28, 2008

Luann and family: I want to express my sincere sympathy to you on the passing of Bill. While I only met you a couple of times years and years ago, I know Bill was a very important part in my dad's life and for that, I am grateful. Please know you are prayed for. Love,
Nancy Tuttle (Duenki)

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