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Beth Israel - The West Temple-
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14308 Triskett Road
Cleveland, OH 44111
1926
Silas
2017
Silas William Jessup
April 29, 1926 — January 19, 2017
Silas William "Bill" Jessup,
of Camby, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at age 90. He was born April 29, 1926 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Audrey Anne and William Jenning Bryan Jessup. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Annabelle and Olga; and wife of 52 years, Joann Zabarsky Jessup.
He is survived by his sons, Daniel (Bob Chenoweth) Jessup, Nathan Jessup, Michael (Anne) Jessup, and Thomas Jessup; grandchildren, Zachary, David, Stephen, Ryan, Jennifer, Lauren and Sarah Jessup, Nicole Moore, Courtney Kolb, Adam McGill, and Joey Wichman; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
Mr. Jessup was a U.S. Marine Corporal, a veteran of World War II, who served in harm's way at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He received wartime commendations for meritorious service, and shortly before his passing was bestowed an honorary tribute by the Veterans Administration. He retired from RCA Corporation, having traveled the world and lived for a time in Taiwan.
He and Joann spent the majority of their retirement years in Punta Gorda, Florida, but returned to Indiana in 2012 to be near family. Mr. Jessup enjoyed cycling, canoeing, nature, photography, music and electronics. He volunteered for the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. in Punta Gorda for many years.
A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:30PM at Beth Israel - The West Temple, 14308 Triskett Road Cleveland, Ohio 44111. Most members of Mr. Jessup's extended family reside in Cleveland.
Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.
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