Death date: Aug 28, 2013
Julius W. Zajac, age 91 prominent Elyria industrialist, passed away Wednesday at the Renaissance, Olmsted Falls. He was born in Cleveland to immigrant parents, and had resided in Bay Village for the past 50 years. He was a 1950 gr Read Obituary
Dear Jeannie and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest condolences.
Love and sympathy,
Dave Warner
Like us George brothers (Hal & Paul), the Zajac brothers (Ted & Julius) both had engineering degrees. After working at Zalo, Julius developed his real expertise & lifelong occupation - managing businesses. Julius let brother Ted handle the engineering. One Saturday morning Julius brought his son James to the Perry Fay plant to have the Manatrol prototype machinists finish James' pinewood derby race car. To equalize the competition the pinewood derby car is made from a standard issued kit of parts. The race car body is just a rectangular block of pine wood with two slots for the wheel axle shafts. Julius & James had carved some on the car body, but Julius wanted Gene Dellisant, Manatrol's expert prototype machinist, to finish it for James & him. Gene, who built & raced real top fuel dragsters himself, looked at the carved body & complemented them on the rear spoiler wing at the back of the car. Julius proudly responded "That is the car's radiator!". All those present had a hard time stifling their laughter. Julius' calling in life was definitely business, not engineering. Everyone involved with Manatrol's "Colorflow" flow control valves thank Julius for his business expertise since most of us made a lot of money on Perry Fay stock & eventually Parker Hannifin stock. Julius was a special man & he will be missed by all! God Bless, Hal George
The Zajac brothers' (Ted & Julius) simple idea in 1958 of color rings indicating the opening of a valve needle became their way to success. Over 55 years later even today Zajac's "Colorflow" valves are still the industry leader. The George brothers (Hal & Paul) joined the Zajac brothers in the late 1960s. All 4 brothers & engineers worked together shepherding the "Colorflow" valves their growth & industry leading years. 55 years later Hal George is still making sure the "Colorflow" valves remain the industry leader. Over the years Julius Zajac provided the leadership necessary to make "Colorflow" happen. I still remember sitting in his corner office at Perry-Fay Manatrol in March 1968 when Julius offered me a job after I graduated from Purdue University in June 1968. I accepted his job offer. 45 years later with Julius' involvement in 4 (Manatrol, Parker, Vectron, & Pines) of my 7 Fluidpower jobs, I still have high respect for Julius & no regrets about joining Manatrol in 1968. Julius will be missed by all! God Bless, Paul George
Dear Jeannie and Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
Love, John and Cathy
My father always spoke so highly of Mr. Zajack. May he rest in peace.
Pati Shellhouse
Daughter of Earl Jaquay
We are sorry to hear about your loss.
rest in peace
Jeannie and Jim,
I know your hearts are aching and saddened and I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and my prayers as well. Jeannie, I can see your eyes in your Dad's picture! They sparkle!
Love and hugs, your friend,
Dee
Dear Jeanne and Jim , Ted , Family and Friends,
My love and prayers go to all of you with heartfelt thanks for the time, love and friendship that I have been privileged to share with you and Julius.
Jeanne, thank you for the love and caring you gave Julius always, but especially the last two months and Jim for all you have done with Jeanne for him. I am grateful to have been part of your family life and appreciate all the good times shared with each and all of the Zajacs. I hope to continue to be a part of your
.lives to come. Love and sorrow, Louinia Mae
