EMERY BENKO. Age 84. Loving husband for 62 years to Barbara (nee Manning). Beloved father of Terri Sevier (Jack), Michael (Gerry), Patti Frietchen (Andy), JoAnne Tamas (Mark), and Barbara Marrone (Rich). Dear grandfather of Courtney Tucker (Mike), Scott Sevier (Kristen), Meghan Martin (Ryan), Shannon Weatherly (Matt), Patrick (Kristin), Ryan (Kris), and Kyle Benko, Sara (Matt), Amanda, Jacob (Nikki), and Jordan Frietchen (Vicki), Sam (Eric), Liz (John), and Emily Tamas, and Louis (Elo), Joseph, Lyla and James Marrone and great grandfather of Olivia, Adeline, Everett, Brittney, Branden, Owen, Damien, Lena, Chase, Trent, Payton, Rowen and Ivy. Dear brother Of Joseph (Eleanor), Mary St. Germain (Jim) and Nora Craig (Ron). Dear uncle to many and friend to all he met. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Bertha, baby James Patrick, siblings Michael, John, Helen, Margaret, Martha, Barbara, and Liz, in laws Everett and Adeline Manning, Geraldine Potter and Grace Reese, and great grandson baby Michael Tucker. Emery passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after battling dementia for 7 years. Our forever hero. His legacy will be long lasting as his family's love for him will never be forgotten. He will be remembered for how he gave of himself to help his family, friends, and neighbors. Fixer of all things, roller coaster rider, Steelers fan for life, #1 Grandpa (for the pups, too) and favorite spectator of football, hockey, baseball, soccer, swimming, dance, volleyball, and wrestling. Thank you for loving us, taking care of us, showing us what it means to be a family, and being strong for us until the end. We will miss you forever!
MEMORIAL VISITATION SUNDAY, 2/14 FROM 11AM-1PM WITH A SERVICE AT 1PM ALL AT ZABOR FUNERAL HOME 5680 Pearl Rd. Parma, Oh. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested for Holy Family Hospice in Emery's memory. To offer condolences visit www.zaborfh.com .