Stephen J. Palinkas
October 12, 1941 - January 19, 2020
Stephen J. Palinkas, age 78, of Willoughby Hills, passed away January 19, 2020. He was born in Euclid, on October 12, 1941, to the late Stephen and Mary Palinkas. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. A man of many talents who loved and served his family, community and country well. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and horse racing. Above all he cherished his family especially his grandchildren. Stephen is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Palinkas (Vesel), children Denisa Palinkas and Steve (Brenda) Palinkas, grandchildren Ian Palinkas and Ella Palinkas, siblings Aggie Phillips, Tom Palinkas and John (Penny) Palinkas, bother-in-law Stanley M. Vesel. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Palinkas. Family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Stephen will be on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 11am to 1pm at the Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake. A Funeral Service will be held at 1pm also at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Mike Currier from Body of Christ Church. Interment at Whitehaven Memorial Park in Mayfield Village.
Stephen J. Palinkas, age 78, of Willoughby Hills, passed away January 19, 2020. He was born in Euclid, on October 12, 1941, to the late Stephen and Mary Palinkas. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will... View Obituary & Service Information