Dean Joseph Charvat, 82, of Burton, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Hospice House in Cleveland.
He was born Sept. 12, 1940, in Cleveland, to the late George F. and Anne (nee Prochaska) Charvat.
Dean served in the U.S. Navy. He was a firefighter for Shaker Heights Fire department until he retired in 1992.
Dean was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, a lifelong member of the V.F.W., a member of the Eagles, Pope & Young, and Buck Masters. He was also a member and official scorer of Buckeye Big Buck Club, and enjoyed hunting and fishing, and had a great love of the outdoors.
He had many interests and innate abilities as a craftsman and enjoyed helping others.
Dean will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Marion M. (nee Zakrajsek) Charvat, having celebrated this milestone surrounded by loving family on Jan. 26, 2023; daughters, Kelly (Robert) Mintz, of Hudson, Kimberly Todd, of Concord Township, and Karen Charvat, of Burton; grandchildren Catherine, Samantha, Adam, Calvin; great-granddaughter, Isabella; brother-in-law, Andrew (late wife, Barb) Zakrajsek; nephews, Jason (Kim) and Chris Zakrajsek; great-nephews, Cameron, Andrew and Charlie Zakrajsek; and many other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter Abigail and brother, George.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 4-7 p.m., at Atwood Mauck American Legion Post, 14052 Goodwin Ave., Burton, where Military and Firefighter Honors will be held.
The family requests no flowers or plants, but if you wish, a memorial donation can be made in Dean’s name to the Burton Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 243, Burton, OH 44021.
Sly Family Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
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