12/30/2025
Dennis J. Palik, age 89, Beloved husband of Marge (nee Jones) for 67 years. Dear father of John Palik (Debra Fleming), Lauren (Palik) Alterman (Stuart), Victoria (Palik) Tifft (Quinten), and Kenneth Palik (Susan). Cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Dale Palik (Lucy). Pre-deceased by brother David Palik (Ginny-surviving) and parents John and Mary Palik.
Dennis founded and led his family business (Universal Rack & Equipment) for over forty years. He enjoyed teaching others about wine and food, and his culinary talents made him an excellent chef. He liked to be outside and was passionate about gardening, especially creating beautiful rock gardens, mowing, creating trails in the woods, splitting and stacking wood and working the land. He traveled in the US, Europe and Canada several times, and loved experiencing new things and shopping during his travels. In his younger years he was an avid fisherman and hunter. In his leisure, Dennis enjoyed reading, playing poker, savoring fine ci**rs, and sipping Gentleman Jack and Sinatra Select. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed having fun with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dennis volunteered in his community and shared his talents with others including the Richfield Kiwanis and the Hinckley Historical Society. He was gifted with the ability to innovate and create. He had excellent organizational skills, and was known as the ultimate list maker.
Friends may call at the Donald A. Faulhaber Funeral Home, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am followed by a service at 11:30 am. ** BURIAL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AT RIDGE CEMETERY FOR FAMILY ONLY. **
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Hinckley Historical Society P.O. Box 471 Hinckley, Ohio 44233 or the Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue P.O. Box 553 LaGrange, Ohio 44050.
