Michael Ilijas' Obituary
Michael "Mike" Ilijas, 76, was born on October 17, 1946, in Zagreb Yugoslavia to Milan Ilijas and Mary (John) Sobol. Mike passed away on March 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Kathryn M. Ilijas.Cherished father of Jill (Bob) Harmon, Jack (Michelle) Kile, and Darrel Kile. Loving Deda (grandfather) to Stephanie (Chaz), Kayla, Amanda, Jake, Zach, and Julia. Dear brother-in-law to Joyce Gallagher. Uncle to many nieces and nephews and also his friend Damir. In the 1970's Mike became a pilot and he loved flying. He had a small tool shop in Florida before he moved back to Ohio in the mid-1980's. He worked at several places before he opened his own shop in 1995,
Quality Tool & Die, which he sold in 2017. He was a Master Mold Maker for over 50 years. He and Kathy traveled to Alaska, California, Panama Canal, Vegas and the Bahamas. He was a Classic Car and motorcycle enthusiast.
He spoiled his dog Harley, and the late Duece, Benz, and Beamer.
Memorial Visitation is Monday March 20, 2023, from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Chapel 6245 Columbia Road North Olmsted Ohio 44070. A private graveside will be held.
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