John Edward Safick
October 10, 1950 ~ January 30, 2017
John E. Safick
John Edward Safick, 66, of Madison passed away unexpectedly at home, January 30, 2017.
He was born, October 28, 1950 in Painesville, Ohio the son of the late Edward Michael and Elizabeth "Betty" (Miles) Safick and had been a lifelong area resident. John attended Riverside High School. After High School John enlisted into the United States Army where he proudly served his country for six years during the Vietnam Era.
Over the years, John worked as a truck Driver for Sidley and Midwest trucking companies. He was an avid hunter. John was a lifelong member of Perry AMVETS and former commander of the post.
Mr. Safick is survived by his wife, Janet (Ozmun); children, Joy (Derek) Moore, Holly Safick, and Dawn (Sam) Cabrera; step-daughter, Erika (Rick) Cermak; brothers, Richard and David Safick; and grandchildren, Joshua Edward Safick, Tristan Moore, Sela and Cassie Cabrera, and Logan, Luke, and Lance Cermak. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 501 E. Main St., Painesville, Ohio 44057.
A Celebration of John's Life will be held February 25, 2017 from 2-5 PM at Perry Amvets Post 1971, 4128 Main St., Perry, Ohio 44081.
The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057, is assisting the family. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
John gave me the most precious gift: life and two amazing sisters. I will see in heaven with Grandma and Grandpa.
Thankful and grateful to have this man has my Father. You will be missed. Love you Dad
Janet and family,
Please accept our condolences upon the death of my cousin, John. We were about the same age so it is still unexpected. .
Love, Barbara Ann (King) and Jim Bane
John was a Great person and a wonderful friend of many years. Our Condolences to the Family.
My condolences to the Family. John was our neighbor on Sivon Dr. Memories of fun when we and the other neighborhood kids played kick ball, hide and seek, basketball, dodge ball, baseball, etc. Those were good times.
I am so sorry to hear about John. Grew up with John and his brohers when we were kids. Lots of memories
I am sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our deepest sympathies. He will be truly missed.