Joseph F. Zalar
August 12, 1935 ~ December 2, 2021
Joseph F. Zalar, age 86 of Madison passed away December 2, 2021. He was born August 12, 1935 in Carmichaels, PA to Frank and Edna (Elnikar) Zalar.
Joe was a Mechanical Engineer and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and of the Knights of Columbus Madison-Geneva Council. He was a jack of all trades and his motto was “have duct tape-will travel” and “broken campers are us”. He tried to fix everything and was the original “hold my beer, I’m going to give this a shot”- type of guy!
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Kathy; children, Greg (Laura) Zalar, Joseph (Laura) Zalar, Jeffrey (Carole) Zalar, and their mother, Jane Zalar; grandchildren, Owen, Becca (pen stealer), Alex, Jason, Cory, Aidan; great grandchildren, Andrew, Annabelle, Ethan, Sophie, Austin, Julian; siblings, Frank Zalar, Rosalie Chuberko, Edwina (Chuck) Michniak, Stanley (Lilah) Zalar, Tony (Elaine) Zalar. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Zalar; and sisters-in-law Edna and Marilyn.
Friends will be received 4-8 pm Monday December 6, 2021 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 am Tuesday Dec. 7, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd, Madison with 1 hour of visitation prior to the service. Final Resting place will be Perry Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Joe’s name to Hospice of the Western Reserve PO Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192.
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It was a privilege to be greeted by Joe before our weekend Masses. Such a sweet man. — Dawn Slike
In memory of Joseph F. Zalar, Cheryl Rusnak lit a candle
Love Always, Dan, Cheryl and Danny Erika, Jason and Family, Michelle, Kevin and Family
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My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. Mr. Zalar always had a smile on his face and kind hearted gentleman spirit about him. God has gained a very special angel in heaven.
Kathy and family. Our deepest condolences for the loss of Joe. He was a great man and will be missed. Jay & Sherry Fabian
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Sending our condolences and much love to Kathy and the Zalar family. Joe will be remembered fondly and may Joe RIP.
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With love and many happy memories. You are already missed. God Bless. brother Frank, nieces and nephew Pam, Gary, Sharon and families.
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We are so for your loss and thinking of all of you.
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Chris remembers when he was six, years ago ,riding on lawnmower with Joe and having the time of his life!! I loved listening to his button box! Janet, Chris, Odin, Jennifer & Ryan Williams