Arthur J. Meizlish Obituary (1928 - 2011)

MEIZLISH Arthur J. Meizlish, born on May 30, 1928, remembered lovingly as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 22, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Rachel Meizlish, brothers Herbert and Norman Meizlish and sister Sylvia Cohen. Survived by his wife, Marci; sons, Steven (Carolyn) Meizlish and Bruce (Deborah) Meizlish; daughters, Amy (Larry) Schottenstein, Jodie (Keith) Meizlish and Ellyn (Richard) Meizlish; grandchildren, Jared, Taylor (Kaori), Chelsea, Kate, Adrian, Lucas, Ari, Ben, Alyssa, Katie, Max and Zoe; sister-in-law, Ethel Meizlish; brother-in-law, Leroy (Sharon) Pearlman; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arthur graduated from East High School in 1946 and The Ohio State University Business College in 1949. He was a Sergeant in the Air Force Reserve stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base. Arthur was a founder and owner of Buckeye Industrial Supply Company until he founded Marcy Enterprises, Inc. in 1973 where he served as its CEO. An avid golfer, traveler and lifelong member of Agudas Achim Synagogue. No one was a stranger to Arthur as he connected to everyone taking interest in their lives and sharing stories. Arthur was a member of the Grand Lodge of The Free Masons and he held a license in real estate. The family would like to express their gratitude to all of the caregivers from the Zusman Hospice and Audri Rothschild. Funeral Service 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24th at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Melissa Crespy and Rabbi Howard Apothaker officiating. Burial will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Marci Meizlish on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Zusman House, 1151 College Ave, Columbus, OH