John David KINCH

It is my unfortunate responsibility to announce the passing of my brother John on Friday, December 23, 2022. John fought the good fight as he always would but lost out to Esophageal Cancer. We were blessed that he was surrounded by his two loving children. John was born on Dec 20, 1954, in Hamilton to his parents, Jim and Ellen Kinch. (nee McKean) He is survived by his children, Jimmy Kinch (wife Holly Welsh) and his daughter Stephanie Konesky (husband Neal). His special grandchildren Riley and Connor Kinch and Carter and Harper Konesky. He is also survived by the mother of his children Rhonda Rohan Kinch and his brother Thom (wife Jackie) Kinch as well as nephew Rob Kinch (wife Erin), niece Dawne Breckon (husband John) and his wife Karen. John was an exceptional athlete and excelled in Baseball and Football. Growing up on the Dead-End part of Adeline Avenue you could find him at Mahoney Park most days in the summer and Parkdale Rink in the winter. He became a gifted running back at Sir Winston Churchill and Laurier High Schools. This led to a scholarship to Youngstown State University where he broke rushing records and was enshrined into the YSU Football Hall of Fame. From there he had a five-year career in the CFL. Playing for the Ticats, Argos and Sask Roughriders. After his playing career was over, John utilized his Criminal Justice Degree and worked with youth in Canada and then in Northeast Ohio. He also began coaching various sports in youth, high school, and college leagues. He was a beloved coach to the young people and helped guide many an athlete on the road to bettering themselves. John will now join our Mum and Dad in heaven and all of the family members who have passed before him. I'll see you again baby brother at "The Bridge of Sighs".