DAVID J. “BIZZ” BIZJAK age 72, loving father of Kelley Golinar, David J. Bizjak Jr. (wife Dawn), Shanna and Cassandra Bizjak; devoted grandfather of Taylor Smith and Taylor and Trevor Golinar; cherished son of the late Frank and Lucille (nee Fox) Bizjak; dearest brother of Connie DeCapite, Frank and Danny Bizjak, and the late Cathy Jankovic; dear uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many.
Bizz was born on October 27, 1947 and passed away on July 19, 2020. He was a resident of Mentor-on-the-Lake for 30 years, previously of Willoughby Hills. He graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1965 and was self-employed in industrial sales. Bizz was a United States Army Vietnam veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, and a member of Willoughby Hills VFW Post 4358. He was very social, charismatic, and witty, and enjoyed being on the lake and hosting family and friends at his tiki bar. He also enjoyed golf and fishing, and was an avid Cleveland and Ohio State sports fan. Bizz was a loving father who was devoted to his family. He was a great friend who was very giving and generous, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
ALL SERVICES PRIVATE. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS.
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cindy frost
I will miss you dearly Dave! Thank you for two beautiful children and wonderful memories❤
April Kral
Dave left a legacy that will live on in his children. He always had a smile on his face and plenty of Witt to entertain for hours! He will be missed very much. God must of needed a little more spice up in heaven. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear Father.
Carl Wells
So sorry to hear about David, was a friend and did his taxes since he first became a rep.. Was introduced to him by his deceased brother in law Brad Decapite and often had a drink with him when I lived in Cleveland. I will miss his great sense of humor and he always had a great repertoire of jokes. I just spoke with him by telephone on Friday. May he rest in peace, he always and still is smiling. He was a good friend and I know how he loved his kids and grandkids.
Mary Ann Federico
Sending love and prayers to all of the Bizjak children and families…lots of fun memories of Dave and his family..we go back along time and will be truly nissed❤️ Great picture choice..just about says it all..he loved his 4th of July picnic back in the day
Jim Divoky
It is with great sadness I read of Dave’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences for his family and prayers that the pain you are feeling now will soon be replaced by loving memories. Our childhood families in the 1950s were close as we both had 2 girls & 3 boys roughly the same ages. Dave was a childhood friend and I can recall riding to school together, visiting the house on Rockefeller Rd, his parents & grandparents, and a Halloween sleepover at the “new” house on Cricket Lane. While I ran into Dave a few times after high school, it has been 50+ years since I last saw him. I’ve thought of Dave over the years and surprisingly still recall shared events and conversations we had. He was definitely a singular person with a big personality.
Julie Ellul
My heart goes out to the entire family, especially so for Shanna and Cassie, I pray for your strength and peace at this time. All my love, Julie.
Barbara Webbe
Don and Barb will miss you deeply.You were a great guy to be around.We went to his July 4 th parties,and his Family get togethers on Xmas Eve for years which we enjoyed .Sorry for your Loss to the Family.
Kathy and joe Monreal
So sorry for your loss. RIP Thoughts and prayers for your family❤️❤️
Joyce. Caruso
Sorry for your loss, We feel your pain Cassie and Shanna hugs to you your mom and family. Joyce Angeloff Caruso and Family.
Linda Sajovic
Dave will be missed by so many friends and family. He was always planning parties and loved having people around him. I will cherish all the memories we had together.
Stephanie Colby
There isn’t a memory of Dave that doesn’t bring a smile to my face. He was one of a kind and always made one feel welcomed in his home. You will be missed. Rest In Peace.
Lynda Sajovic
…shocking news…we met 47 years ago…along with the Andoleks & Cirinos & Zalokars we became the ABCSZ…all those fabulous family gatherings…all those ringings in of the New Year…Dave was always the Life of the party…quick witted & full of good humor…we were next door neighbors for more than a decade…the stories are Epic & could fill volumes…clam bakes & 4th of July blasts & the Fantasy Island & Circus themed bashes…he shall be missed by many…my Heart is with his family…
Thomas Snider
RIP Dave
Tom and Dona Nason
Dear DJ and family. Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad. Remember all the wonderful times and memories that you have shared with your Dad. Love all of you and our prayers go with you ♥️ Tom and Dona
Tom weybrecht
Dave was a great guy he will be missed by family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss. Wish that there was something I could say to ease your pain
Larry and Pat day
We cannot believe Dave is gone he was one of our oldest and dearest friends. We haven’t seen him recently and we will always regret that our deepest sympathy to the whole family we know how much everyone adored him
JoAnne
Sending many prayers and condolences to the family. In our thoughts at that time
Ken Kindler & JoAnne Sorci
Cathie Leicher
So sorry for your loss Cassie. Your Dad was a kind and generous man. We had so much fun with him at his 4th of July parties! He will be greatly missed.
Diane Meros
Very sorry. Dave was always a good guy and fun to be around.
Mel McCloud
I am shocked by the news of Dave passing.. We have been friends since the TIE Club days in the early 60’s.. Dave and Linda even went along on my honeymoon in the 70’s.. Many dinners and get togethers till I moved West, but I always saw Dave when I came back for golf outings and such… I will miss you my dear friend…. RIP
I send my condolences to Linda, Kelly, DJ, Cindi, Shanna, Cassandra, Frank and all the Bizz Family…
Rich and Nan Cunningham
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Kelly, DJ and the girls at this terrible time. He was always the life of the party. He always talked about how wonderful his children and grand children were and how much he loved them. He will be surely missed.
Tammy Gunya
This is very hard for me to say goodbye. I’ve known him for many years, but often didn’t see him; however, when I did, he was always upbeat and inspirational. I will truly miss this guy.
Bizz, my friend, may you rest in peace and know that I will be thinking of you in heaven. You will be missed.
Betty Mancini
D J, Dawn & Family, We never want to lose are loved ones & surely we don’t want to see them suffer. So sorry U didn’t have a chance to say goodbye. What you all did for him in his lifetime showed your love. He was blessed to have you all. Your Special “Angel” your “Hero Father” will be praying for You now. May God bless you all & heal your broken heart. Love Aunt Betty
Trenda Jones
Sleep peacefully Dave.
Sending loving thoughts and hugs to Cindy, Shanna and Cassie.
John Steven
Rest In Peace cousin Dave. 50 or so years since the last time I had seen you. God Bless