Paul Orovets

Paul E. Orovets, age 84, passed away May 5, 2015 at Governors Village, Mayfield Village.

Mr. Orovets was born in Cleveland and lived in Highland Heights for the past 54 years. He co-owned and operated the Western Reserve Energy before starting the Hillcrest Radiant Heating Company. He loved to work in the garden and play golf. Paul got the biggest enjoyment in life from taking care of his family.

He is survived by his children, Paul L. (wife Judith) of FL, Mary (Thomas) Vandeyacht of WI, Violet (Domenic) Ferritto and Christine “Tina” Fogarty; grandchildren Elizabeth Kiel, Angela (Ryan) Gavan, Paul A. Orovets, Mark and Morgan Vandeyacht, Frank and Gianni Ferritto, Conor, Thomas and Daniel Fogarty; great-grandchildren Sophia, Isabella, William and Angelina Kiel; and a brother John (Kay) Orovets.

He was preceded in death by his wife Violet (nee Sarosy) who died in 2014; parents Paul, Sr. and Angela (nee Gerenday) Orovets; siblings Helen Hudak, and Robert “Bob” Orovets; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the American Lung Association 6100 Rockside Rd. Suite 260 Independence, OH 44131 (www.lung.org) or to the charity of your choice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 8, 2015 at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Rd. Highland Heights at 10 AM. Entombment following at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Paul at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) Friday 8:00 to 9:30 AM.