Dr. William Albert Evanko

Dr. William Albert Evanko, 80, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida. Born May 14, 1944 to Eleanor Marcinco Evanko and Albert Evanko, Bill dedicated his life to his family and his profession as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, practicing for 35 years in Medina, Strongsville and Wadswoth, Ohio. A loving husband to Valarie Maxine Evanko, Bill was also the proud father of seven children, Alison Evanko of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jack Evanko of Napa, California, Eric Evanko of Medina, Ohio, Lauren Richardson of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Germaine Whitney of Lake Zurich, Illinois, Dr. Jeffrey Evanko of Akron, Ohio, and Mark Evanko of Washington, DC. He is survived by his brother, Rob Evanko of Indian Wells, California. William was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and Albert Evanko. Bill began his education at Lakewood High School before earning his degrees from The Ohio State University and Case Western University School of Dentistry. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Residency at Washington National Hospital in Washington, DC. During his career, Bill received The 2001 Humanitarian Award from the Ohio Dental Association for his two Medical Mission trips to the Philippines where he performed hundreds of surgeries for local residents. Bill was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving his country with honor and distinction from 1972 to 1978. He also was a 33 degree Freemason in the Valley of Cleveland. His spiritual home was Longboat Island Chapel where he was an active member. His hobbies included boating and golf, which he enjoyed immensely throughout his whole life. His ashes will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held January 25, 2025 in Bradenton, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228 in his name. The Chapel sustained incredible damage due to the recent Hurricanes.