1939
William
2005
William F. "Fuzzy" Fazekas
November 1, 1939 — August 29, 2005
William F. "Fuzzy" Fazekas, age 65, of Amherst, died on Monday, August 29, 2005, at Community Health Partners HSC - West, Lorain, after complicating conditions.
He was born on November 1, 1939 in Lorain, where he has lived his entire life. Bill graduated from Lorain High School in 1957.
Upon graduation from high school at the age of 18, "Fuzzy" was signed by the Cleveland Indians as a "Bonus Baby," after deciding to decline a full-ride scholarship to Kent State University for basketball. He had pitched for the Cleveland Indians Farm Team until a rotator cuff injury prevented him from continuing. When he returned home to Lorain, he remained active in many softball leagues. Bill was also honored to be installed in the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame, where he was later joined by his uncle, Jesse Fazekas, creating a unique, two-generation, family legacy. For the past 47 years, Fuzzy's bat has been recognized as one of the most potent in area softball circles.
Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Denise Fazekas, and his two grandsons; Zane and Zack Fazekas, all of Spring Valley, CA, his brother, Dennis, of North Highland, CA, his two sisters; Judy Ferner, of Sheffield Village, and Barbara Flowers, of Medina, and 7 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; William, in 1995, and Dorothy Mae "Dot" (nee Unger) Fazekas, in May 2005.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain, is handling arrangements.
Contributions may be made to the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 723, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
He was born on November 1, 1939 in Lorain, where he has lived his entire life. Bill graduated from Lorain High School in 1957.
Upon graduation from high school at the age of 18, "Fuzzy" was signed by the Cleveland Indians as a "Bonus Baby," after deciding to decline a full-ride scholarship to Kent State University for basketball. He had pitched for the Cleveland Indians Farm Team until a rotator cuff injury prevented him from continuing. When he returned home to Lorain, he remained active in many softball leagues. Bill was also honored to be installed in the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame, where he was later joined by his uncle, Jesse Fazekas, creating a unique, two-generation, family legacy. For the past 47 years, Fuzzy's bat has been recognized as one of the most potent in area softball circles.
Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Denise Fazekas, and his two grandsons; Zane and Zack Fazekas, all of Spring Valley, CA, his brother, Dennis, of North Highland, CA, his two sisters; Judy Ferner, of Sheffield Village, and Barbara Flowers, of Medina, and 7 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; William, in 1995, and Dorothy Mae "Dot" (nee Unger) Fazekas, in May 2005.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain, is handling arrangements.
Contributions may be made to the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 723, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
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