Michael Chizmar
January 15, 2025
Michael T. Chizmar, 76, passed away on January 15, 2025. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 14, 1948 to Michael Paul Chizmar and Margaret (Meenachan) Chizmar.
He was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School who embarked on a life of service and dedication after joining the Navy. In 1971, he married the love of his life and became a devoted father to four wonderful children. His 40-year career as a salesman at Wonder Bread Hostess Cake showcased his hard work and commitment. He was a dedicated supporter of the Pickerington Central High School football family. He forged lasting friendships from Ohio to Florida to Wyoming. He cherished fishing and the great outdoors, and in retirement, he found joy in spending time with his grandchildren and his great-granddaughter. Fondly known as ZEDO on the baseball, basketball, and football fields, he left a lasting legacy in every community he touched.
He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Paul Chizmar; daughter, Margaret Kathleen Chizmar; brother, Kevin Chizmar; brother in laws, Albert Pharis and Steve Easter.
Michael is survived by his 100-year old mother, known to all as Baba, his loving wife of 53 years, Kathleen (Lowry) Chizmar; children, Colleen Wesley, Michael Paul (Gloria) Chizmar, and Thomas (Sara) Chizmar; siblings, Mary Margaret Pharis, Peter Chizmar, Louise Easter, Anna Marie (Carl) Frease, Deborah Chizmar, Leo (Joanne) Chizmar, and Martin (Debi) Chizmar; sister in law, Mary Lou Chizmar; brothers-in-law,Richard (Dodie) Lowry and David Lowry; grandchildren, Madelynn (Donnie) Cameron, Miguel Chizmar, Wesley Chizmar, Camilo Chizmar, Blake Chizmar, Jonah Chizmar and Caleb Chizmar; great-granddaughter, Margaret Cameron; many more extended family and friends, as well as all of his beloved pets.
His funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 South Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.
Matt Giambattista
My condolences in the loss of Michael. He was a good friend at St.Brendan and Ursuline. Thank you Mike for serving our country. May you rest in peace.
Joseph Ambrose
Rest in peace Mike. I didn't know Mike very well but I do remember that he always seemed to have a smile on his face.
Dominic Pregi
Rest in Peace Mike. A good classmate.
Edward Cisek
Mike was a great guy, I really liked him. I remember that he and I were on the same football team in PE class at UHS. He was our team quarterback and a good one. I called her "Ryan" after the Cleveland Browns quarterback, and he called me "Renfro" after the Browns wide receiver. He was always upbeat with a smile on his face.
William Angle
Mike was a great friend at Saint Brendans I thought kinda lost track of each other at Ursulline with so many people, but it was always there as a friend. I'm glad he seemed to have a happy life may rest in peace.
Jack Wilster
RIP Mike, you've left a great legacy. 🙏🙏🇺🇸
Joseph Marinelli
My sympathy to Mike`s family and friends ..may he rest in peace .
Elizabeth (Betsie) Gross (Leonow)
I am sure the angels sang you to paradise and the choir of saints sang welcome. Rest in peace, Mike.
Bob Smallwood
I have so many fond memories of Chiz. Though I can't specifically remember most of them I do recall a few great laughs in Fr. Chonko's class. I remember him always being upbeat and fun to be with. My wife and I enjoyed our days with him and ohter classmates at the Newman following highschool. Mike was a very special classmate. RIP peace my friend.
Nicholas Srnec
Mike’s funeral mass eulogy was very touching!! So glad I attended. I had a very nice but short visit with Rosemary Anzivino (Gallagher) and met Ernie!! Rest in Peace Mike!!