William John Hocevar, Sr.

William John Hocevar, Sr., age 70 of Geneva, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014. Born September 4, 1943 in Cleveland, he was the son of Stephanie Ann (Kotar) & Frank L. Hocevar. He married Patricia DeCola on July 27, 1963 in Mentor. William was a retired Assistant Director of United Steel Workers of America and served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was a member of Assumption Church in Geneva. William golfed 5 days a week and enjoyed walking. He also liked to play the button box accordion and had a green thumb for gardening. He was a faithful fighter and advocate for labor unions. But most of all, he dearly loved his wife, children and grandchildren & extended family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Hocevar; children, Tina Hocevar, Dawn (Eric) Waldmann, William (Stephanie) Hocevar, Chris (Sue) Hocevar; grandchildren, Lauren Hocevar, Aaron Waldmann, Mark Hocevar, Daniel Waldmann, Christopher Hocevar, Jonathan Waldmann; brothers, Dave (Donna) Hocevar, James (Betty) Hocevar; sisters, Carol (Pat) Palmieri, Jackie Hocevar. He was preceded in death by his son, Frank L. Hocevar; brother, Frank J. Hocevar, and his parents. Friends will be received 5-8 PM, Friday, September 5. 2014 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Assumption Catholic Church, 594 West Main Street, Geneva, OH 44041. Final resting place will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.