Joseph Drabik

JOSEPH J. DRABIK age 92, beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Cutrone) and Joy (nee Childers); loving father of Robert, Connie Keefe (husband Jerry), Bonnie Gregory (husband Jim), Lynn Steed, and the late Curtis Steed; devoted grandfather and great-grandfather of many; cherished son of the late Stephan and Pauline (nee Franz); dearest brother of the late Emily Papson, Steven, Gus, and Tony Drabik; dear uncle and great-uncle of many; special friend of Betty Wallace. WW II U.S. Army Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient.

Joe was born on January 22, 1924 in Cleveland and passed away on January 30, 2016. He was a resident of Mayfield Village for 10 years, formerly of Richmond Heights. Joe was a long-time parishioner of St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church. He was a member of Chapter 2 East and a past president of the Society of NE Ohio Professional Photography. Joe received a gold medal in the 1968 International Film & TV Festival in New York. He was a commercial photographer and the owner/operator of Euclid Studio which became EdCom Productions. Joe enjoyed gardening, landscaping and loved the sun. He will be remembered by family and friends as kind, generous, friendly and happy. Joe always had a smile on his face. He was a hardworking and outgoing man that will be greatly missed.

Contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis TN 38148-0142. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church at 12 Noon. Burial following with Military Honors at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Joe at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) FRIDAY 3-5 & 6-8 PM. Online obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com