Obituary of Michael S. Silashki

Michael S. Silashki, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife and family. He was born on June 24, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, to Dushan and Christine (Fuchs) Silashki. Mickey was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church and was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces serving during the Korean Era. He was the founder and co-owner of ACROA Corporation and retired in 2001. Mickey was a graduate of Garfield High School and attended Kent State and University of Akron. He was a train enthusiast and learned to enjoy the modern technology of an I-Pad which opened up his world from his favorite spot at home, his recliner. He also enjoyed his first-Wednesday-of-the month luncheons with his classmates at Waterloo Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel; sisters, Mariana Silashki and Jennie Karadjich; and just recently, close friend, Tom Broadbent. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary S. (Pala); daughters, Christina (Giovanni) Donatelli, Michelle (Michael) Papp, and Francesca (John) Thoricht; grandchildren, Giancarlo and Alessandra Donatelli, Second Lieutenant Kevin Papp, stationed at Osan Air Force Base in South Korea, Ellen Papp and Simone Gearhart; and one niece and three nephews in Arizona. Funeral service will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. Fr. Milan Pajic officiating. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home; Parastas will be held at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, 2552 Pickle Rd. Akron, Ohio 44312. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)