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POLAND -- Edward J. "Edo" Pacic, 91, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2023, at Hospice House, following a brief illness.
Edward, affectionately known as "Edo," was born July 25, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anton and Mary Becki Pacic, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School, where he enjoyed playing football. Following graduation, Ed proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean war, earning the rank of staff sergeant, before being honorably discharged after four years.
When he returned from the Air Force, Ed attended Youngstown State University and graduated in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Ed worked for the Ohio Department of Taxation as an accountant for over 20 years and retired in the early 1980s.
Mr. Pacic was a lifelong member of Holy Apostles Parish, Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Church in Youngstown.
Ed was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Croatian Fraternal Union St. George Lodge 66. He was also a member of the Public Employees Retirement Inc. (PERI) and enjoyed attending the PERI luncheons.
He enjoyed horse racing, visiting casinos, bowling and visiting Myrtle Beach with his brother, niece and nephews. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns football teams.
Edo will always be remembered as a kind hearted, loving and generous man, who loved his family very much. He enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings at his home with his family, and especially enjoyed the time spent with them.
Ed leaves to cherish his memory, his brother, Thomas Pacic of Grand Rapids, Mich.; his sister, Maryann (Al) Matasy of Boardman; many nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly; his companion of 22 years, Barbara D'Angelo; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Betty" Fecko of Youngstown; and many extended family members, including Barbara's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ed will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
His wife of 37 years, Dorothy Fecko Pacic, whom he married in October 1964, passed away Oct. 30, 2001.
Four brothers, Walter, Anthony, Joseph and Carl Pacic; and two sisters, Frances Pacic and infant Helen Pacic, also preceded Ed in death.
Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.
Family and friends may gather again 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 421 Covington St., Youngstown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Ed will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Dorothy.
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