Kevin M. Yurik

Kevin M. Yurik, age 51, devoted husband of Melissa (Santora), dedicated father of Joseph, Kevin and Michael. Son of Michael J. Yurik (deceased) and Laurie Yurik. For many years, Kevin was a successful Mortgage Loan Officer, however, his true passion was for sports. Kevin was a dedicated and devoted coach for football and basketball teams at Valley Forge High School, North Royalton High School and Padua High School over the course of 20 years. Kevin also spent time mentoring and coaching within adaptive sports programs put on by the Achievement Centers for Children. Throughout his many years of coaching and mentoring, Kevin developed an extended family throughout Northeast Ohio. His interest in the well being of his players was not only confined to the playing field, as you would often find him going out of his way to give players rides to and from practice, talking players through issues within their lives, and reaching out to others to assist players in getting jobs and internships. Most coveted by him were the relationships built through his coaching experiences with colleagues, opponents, and most of all, his players. These relationships were carried by him throughout his life, and whether he saw a former player once a month, or once in a decade, the impact he had on their lives was always evident. He was a lifelong fan of the Wisconsin Badgers, and the UCLA Bruins, along with being a diehard fan of the Indians, Cavaliers, and most dear to his heart, the Browns (a team he followed long before his 20 years of being a season ticket holder). While being a fan of these teams was often stressful, he remained loyal to these teams throughout his life, traveling far and wide to root them on, all the while passing these fandoms on to his sons. Kevin passed away after a short battle with cancer on December 19, 2019 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Whether it be for his contributions as a coach, mentor, and coworker, his eternal support for his sports teams, or most of all, his loving nature as a husband, father, and friend, he will be forever remembered and missed by many. Memorials may be forwarded to Coach to Cure, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, 401 Hackensack Avenue (9th Floor), Hackensack NJ 07602. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma from 3-8pm on Sunday, December 22. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 23 at 1:30pm at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Road, Parma. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. 440-842-7800. www.buschcares.com