Edward (Eddie) Brian Slesnick, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 after a four year heroic battle with prostate cancer. Eddie grew up in Canton, was a graduate of Glenwood High School, a lifetime member of Temple Israel, and a recent member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue. His formal education continued at The Ohio State University and upon graduation he entered the family business of Slesnick, Iron & Metal. Eddie was very passionate about the business and loved working with his family. If you asked him, he started working there at 8 years old. Eddie took the reigns as President after his beloved father passed away. He took the business to a new level with his firm guidance and the superb technologies he implemented.

Eddie had two very distinct sides to him. He was either very serious or very youthful. Always with a story or something to make you laugh, his boundless energy was contagious. He could light up a room just by his presence. Eddie's love for his family was endless. His thoughts, comments or suggestions were never in short supply. All he asked out of life was for his family to be happy, healthy, and productive. He gave back to his community with his quiet acts of kindness to anyone in need. He loved golfing with the "geezers," boating with his family, and talking about his beloved scrapyard. He will be forever in the hearts and souls of those that loved him.

Eddie is preceded in death by his beloved father, Stanley. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Slesnick; his brothers Jeff Slesnick and Terry Wilmink; his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth; his five children, Stephen, Jonathan, Andrew (Nicole), Rachel and Isabel Slesnick; his best friend Rick (Kris) Taylor, and countless relatives, friends, colleagues, employees, and acquaintances.

A special thanks to Eddie's doctors and nurses who helped him in his fight against prostate cancer: Dr. Shruti Trehan of Aultman Cancer Center; Dr. Howard Scher and Christine Liebertz of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; and Dr. Robert Stein of the Cleveland Clinic. The family also wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center where Eddie was made comfortable during his last days.

A private memorial service was held on November 23 at Beit Ha'am. Rabbi John Spitzer and Cantor Bruce Braun officiated the service and interment.

Contributions in Eddie's memory are suggested to Aultman Cancer Center, 2600 Sixth Street SW, Canton, Ohio 44710.

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