In Memory Of
Steven Eugene Zilka
1962
2019
Steven Eugene Zilka
June 8, 1962 — July 9, 2019
Steven Eugene Zilka, age 57, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg on July 9, 2019.
Steven was born on June 8, 1962 to Walter Zilka and Beverly (Phillips) Zilka in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School and attended the University of Toledo.
He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 33 for 18 years. His last employer was Okuley Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.
He served in the United States Air Force and played trumpet in the 555th Air National Guard Band alongside his father, Walter. Steve played in many local bands including, The Steve Zilka Trio, Toledo Jazz Society, The Homewreckers, Josh Boyd Band and Toledo Polkamotion. He also played in Vegas show bands and on cruise lines. He played with esteemed musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Watrous, The Temptations, Four Tops and Bobby Vinton.
Stock car racing was a favorite pastime. He was a multiple feature winner at Toledo Speedway. Steve was a long time pit crew and sponsor for Cory McCaughey.
Steven was preceded in death by his son Connor, grandparents, Walter and Clara Zilka, James "Rassie" and Ella Phillips. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Zilka, father, Walter (Kathryn) Zilka, girlfriend, Dawn Roberts, sisters, Renee Zilka and Andrea Erel, close cousins, Rob Zilka, Rob Peace, Randy Peace, Angela Maxwell, Ryan Phillips and Karly Kunze. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
The family would like to give special thanks to Mike Tylinski, Rob Zilka, Vince Manders, Eric DeVanna, Dan Harper, Cory McCaughey, Carpenters Local Union 351, Mike Hafner and Chris Thompson.
The family will receive guests Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer - Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Steven's memory.
To leave a special memory for Steve's family, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above
Steven was born on June 8, 1962 to Walter Zilka and Beverly (Phillips) Zilka in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1980 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School and attended the University of Toledo.
He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 33 for 18 years. His last employer was Okuley Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.
He served in the United States Air Force and played trumpet in the 555th Air National Guard Band alongside his father, Walter. Steve played in many local bands including, The Steve Zilka Trio, Toledo Jazz Society, The Homewreckers, Josh Boyd Band and Toledo Polkamotion. He also played in Vegas show bands and on cruise lines. He played with esteemed musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Watrous, The Temptations, Four Tops and Bobby Vinton.
Stock car racing was a favorite pastime. He was a multiple feature winner at Toledo Speedway. Steve was a long time pit crew and sponsor for Cory McCaughey.
Steven was preceded in death by his son Connor, grandparents, Walter and Clara Zilka, James "Rassie" and Ella Phillips. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Zilka, father, Walter (Kathryn) Zilka, girlfriend, Dawn Roberts, sisters, Renee Zilka and Andrea Erel, close cousins, Rob Zilka, Rob Peace, Randy Peace, Angela Maxwell, Ryan Phillips and Karly Kunze. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
The family would like to give special thanks to Mike Tylinski, Rob Zilka, Vince Manders, Eric DeVanna, Dan Harper, Cory McCaughey, Carpenters Local Union 351, Mike Hafner and Chris Thompson.
The family will receive guests Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer - Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Steven's memory.
To leave a special memory for Steve's family, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, July 18, 2019
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
Service
Friday, July 19, 2019
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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