William Szaroleta

William Thomas Szaroleta, a warm, personable, and engaging soul, passed away on August 21, 2024, in Toledo Hospital, at the age of 65. Born on February 1, 1959, in Toledo to John "Jas" and Margie (Weiland) Szaroleta, he grew up in the close-knit community of Toledo. Bill was a 1977 graduate of St. Francis de Sales School and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo in 1982.

A dedicated family man, Bill married his beloved wife Susie Mossing on August 30, 1986, at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Assumption, Ohio. Together they made an amazing team building a beautiful life together and raising three children who were their pride and joy.

Bill began working for his family business, Szar's Men's Shop in Point Place, at a young age. After a short stint at Owen's Corning, Bill returned to Szar's in 1987. He and his father, Jas, sold suits and ties to thousands of people, taking his time to make sure each one felt respected and important. His passion for the community and genuine care for his customers made Szar's a gathering place where friendships flourished and quality men's clothing was found with a perfect fit. When you stopped at Szar's, you were either meeting with a friend or making one.

Bill is survived by his dear wife Susie, his loving children Michael (Laura Potel) Szaroleta, Timothy (Megan Gaysunas) Szaroleta, and Katherine (Humberto Teran II) Szaroleta. Also surviving are his siblings, Mike (Carol) Szaroleta, Joan (Tony) Lopacki, Tom (Lee) Szaroleta, John (Amy) Szaroleta, and Margie (Dave) Stapleton. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill's Life Celebration will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 2 pm until 8 pm at Urbanski Funeral Home a Life Celebration Home, 5055 Secor Rd. Toledo, Ohio. Visitation will continue Friday from 9 am until the funeral Mass begins at 10 am in Corpus Christi University Parish, 2955 Dorr St. Toledo, Ohio. Interment will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Assumption, Ohio. The family prefers memorial contributions to be made to Toledo Metroparks or St. Francis de Sales High School.

William Thomas Szaroleta will forever be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and his ability to touch the lives of everyone he met. His legacy of love and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.