John Joseph Szabo

John Joseph Szabo, 84, of Wakeman, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 1, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at Cleveland Clinic. Born April 8, 1926 in Czechoslovakia he had been a Wakeman resident for the past 39 years moving from Lorain. He served in the Merchant Marines and retired as a general foreman in the pipe mill at US Steel after 36 years. John was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion. He enjoyed gardening, travel and loved being with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Madelene (nee Costello); daughter, Helen (Joe) Muska, Vermilion, Kathleen (Ernest) Ratliff , Vermilion, Madalyn (Emory) Anderson, Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Lori, Michael, Joey, Andy and John and great grandchildren, Casey, Corey and Andrew; sisters, Helen Szabo of Lorain and Elizabeth Frey of Charlotte Harbor, FL; and his brother, Bert Szabo of Avon. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen (nee Latran) Szabo. Friends may call Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion Ohio. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Friday, August 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Father Ron Brickner will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.