The Reverend Sylvester W. Fridrich, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Gates Mills died at 8:20 p.m. on 4 December 2010, at St. Mary of the Woods, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.
Sylvester W. Fridrich was born on 14 August 1926. His parents were the late Sylvester J. and Helen (nee Classen) Fridrich. He was educated at St. Patrick, St. Mary of the Assumption, St. Rose, St. Ignatius High School, St. Mary's College High School, St. Mary's College Seminary in St. Mary, Kentucky; and St. Mary's Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio. On 28 April 1951 in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Bishop Edward F. Hoban ordained him to the priesthood for the service of the Diocese of Cleveland.