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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gary Schlosberg, former national sales manager for J.T. Eaton & Co.’s pest control division, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, after a long illness. He was 62.
Schlosberg was just a year into his retirement from the company, for which he worked nearly 15 years. “As I travel and speak to everyone in the industry, they always ask about Gary,” says Craig Velte, who succeeded Schlosberg as national sales manager. “He will be dearly missed.”
“Gary gave us many years of dedication and service to our company, and we will miss him,” said Dale Baker, third-generation vice president of J.T. Eaton. “Our hearts and condolences go out to the Schlosberg family.”
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Remembering Gary |
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Our friend Gary passed on to the heavens above leaving us to wonder why and to reflect on his life that once graced us all. Although Gary’s physical presence will no longer be, the spirit of the man can still be found in life itself.
I will remember Gary for his gregarious and kind nature. I will emulate Gary in tough times by sighting his drive, determination and courage during his heroic battle with cancer. I will remember Gary every time that I watch Ohio State play Penn State after our many years of friendly wagering and bantering on the outcome of the game. I will especially be reminded of Gary as the OSU Marching Band takes the field on a crisp autumn day and the tuba player dramatically dots the “I” in the “OHIO” formation, thus signifying Gary’s nod that he is with us. Many will miss Gary, especially his family, yet the goodness of the man who once was can live forever in the fond memories he created while on this earth.
A “Buckeye” has gone on to heaven and there now a mighty shade tree provides comfort for us all.
--Residex President Chris Donaghy |
Schlosberg, a member of pest management industry fraternity Pi Chi Omega, is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kogen, children Jason (Trista Dunagan) and Lee (Marina) Schlosberg, and sister Jackie (Edward) Cohen. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to The Gathering Place, 23000 Commerce Park Dr., Beachwood, OH 44122 or The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.