Michael Lilak, 69
Michael Lilak, 69 of Lorain, passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 in Community Health Partners & Surgical Center in Lorain following a brief illness.
Mr. Lilak was born in Lorain, OH on November 24, 1936 and was a lifelong resident. He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in South Lorain. He worked as a courrier & new car transporter at Spitzer Auto World, Amherst, Ohio. He had a long and productive career in the auto industry retiring from Sliman Dodge in 2000. He also worked for Automotive Equipment for 10 years, Bob Morris Pontiac and the Bob Morris Racing Team, Lance Buick, Kaminiski Olds/Cadillac, Gumpp Motors, Al Poklar Chevy, S.W. Becker Motors and Bob Beck Chevy. The majority of his career he worked as the body shop manager and service manager. Also he was a Mechanic and Body Repair Tech for many years.
He was a past President of the Knights of St. John, Commandry 281 and held other offices during his 45 years of membership. He was a General in the Uniform Rank. He was also a member of Styler's Car Club. An avid dart player, he formed the Knight's of St. John dart team, Late Knights. As a younger man, he raced at Lorain County, Mansfield and Sandusky Speedways and enjoyed returning to the speedways to enjoy the races and watching NASCAR Racing.
He is survived by his wife Sharon L. (nee: Pauly) Lilak to whom he was married to on May 21, 1960. Also surviving are his daughter Paula L. Cabrera of Elyria, son Michael A. Lilak of Amherst Township, 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter Brooke Lyn Hammond who died on July 31, 2006, (same day as he passed), his parents Milosh and Mildred (Jovich) Lilak.
Friends may call Sunday, August 6, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Schwartz,
Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio. The
Knights of St. John will have a memorial service at 7:30 PM Sunday.
Funeral services will begin on Monday, August 7, 2006, with prayers in the funeral home at 9:15 AM followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 2143 Homewood Dr., Lorain, Ohio 44055, with Rev. Thomas R. Smith, pastor, officiating. Burial will be private in Calvary Cemetery Lorain, OH.
Online condolences at http://www.boyer-cool.com/