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Michael J. Chizmar 1969-2018

CORTLAND — Michael J. “Mike” Chizmar, 49, passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, from complications of a car accident.

He was born June 9, 1969, in Youngstown, the son of Fred Chizmar and Carol Gombita.

He was a 1987 graduate of Liberty High School and attended Youngstown State University. He was the owner and operator of K&M Contracting in Vienna for the last 15 years. Michael was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed golfing and had just won a member guest tournament at the club on July 28, 2018, boating and spending time with his family.

Michael served our country in the U.S. Marines.

He is survived by his wife, Maureen “Moe” Chizmar, whom he married Sept. 1, 2012; five children, Samantha Chizmar of Columbus, Michael Chizmar Jr., Alex, Morgan and Jake Rubin, all of Cortland; his mother of Youngstown; his father of Boardman; two brothers, Thomas “TJ” (Diane) Chizmar of Stow and Darren Chizmar of Liberty; two sisters, Audrey (Larry) Labenz of West Lake and Kim Bass of Seattle; mother-in-law, Lorraine Hughes of Howland; a brother-in-law, Patrick (Allyson) Hughes of Boardman; a sister-in-law, Colleen (Brian) Greenwood of Cortland; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Athena and Zeus.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, John “Jack” Hughes.

Family and friends may pay their respects 5 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 22, 2018, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483. A private burial will be in Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in Michael’s name, to Trumbull County Animal Welfare League, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE, Vienna, Ohio 44473.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to Michael’s family.

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