Michael Justin Zatezalo 71, of Valley City passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday April 19, 2020 following a long illness. He was born August 17, 1948 in Cleveland. Mike served his country in the United States Air Force as a Master Crew Chief on B-52 Bombers. Followingthat he worked and retired from LTV Steel. He cherished spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting. Survivors include his loving wife of forty years; Donna L. (nee: Michalske) two daughters; Renee L. Zatezalo of Valley City, Nicole F. Brumbaugh (Nick) of Broadview Heights, a son; Nathan N. Zatezalo of Valley City, additional survivors include a sister; Brenda Church (Charles) of LaGrange, two brothers Greg and Jeffrey Zatezalo both of Elyria. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; Nick and Loretta (nee: Genks) Zatezalo. Committal services with full military honors will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. (TIME AND DATE OF SERVICES WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE) Mike's family would like to extend a special thank you to the Newton family for all their love and care. Memorial contributions in Mike's memory may be sent to Strongsville Special Olympics 9003 Prospect Rd. Strongsville, OH 44149. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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