Obituary for Gene "Geno" Janik

EUGENE S. "GENO" JANIK, 86, passed away peacefully on February 21st, from complications of Alzheimer's. Cherished husband of Judy (Dezso) Martins and Daryl (Devorak) Janik (dec.). Beloved father of Gene Janik, Jacqi Templeton (Rick) and Jill Christianakis (John, dec.), and dear stepfather of John Martinis and Jim "Bo" Martinis (Lisa), 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was an accomplished athlete at John Marshall; football (capt.) basketball, baseball (recruited by the Phillies) and golf. After retiring from Sohio/BP for 20+ years as Traffic/Transportation Manager and Andrews United as National Acct. Supv., with a 30-year membership at Firestone CC, he continued his passion for golf at Firestone and courses throughout the area with a massive collection of trophies for 20 more years. Geno brightened all the lives that he touched, and will be so sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. He'll live in the hearts he leaves behind. Visitation Monday, February 24th, 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the BABITT-BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 9350 RIDGE ROAD, NORTH ROYALTON. Funeral will be private.
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