Steven N. Szalay Sr., age 72, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday August 28, 2016. Steve was born on December 15, 1943 in Novosad, Yugoslavia to the late Imre and Kathleen Szalay (nee Feth). He is the loving husband of 47 years to Karen Szalay (nee Shepp); cherished father of Steven N Szalay Jr. (Sarah), Amy Tanner (Patrick Sr.) and Bridget Szalay (Jason Szalay); adoring grandfather of Patrick Tanner Jr. and Andrew Tanner. Steve will also be missed by his brother-in-law Duane Shepp (Betsy) and nephew Joshua Shepp. Steve served in the United States Army National Guard. He worked for many years as a car salesman. Steve was a loving and comical soul who had a unique sense of humor that many found comfort in. He will be incredibly missed by all whose lives he touched. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016, from 4 – 8 PM at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 11 AM in the Westwood Abbey Mausoleum of Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Rd., Olmsted TWP, OH 44138. Interment with full military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. .