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Patrick Craven Obituary
age 63 of Jackson Twp., passed away suddenly on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at his residence. Born in Akron, he had lived in Jackson Township most of his life. Patrick had a long career in capital equipment sales including Craven Graphics, B.F. Goodrich and BASF. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, North Canton Eagles and Willowdale Lake where he enjoyed fishing like a champ. He was a football coach for 12 years with Jackson Youth Football where he was more than just a coach to hundreds of his young players. He was also a longtime member of the Jackson Sideliners. He enjoyed building and helped his many children in remodeling their homes, building sheds, and building play-sets for his numerous grandchildren. His amazing wood-working skills helped to furnish many of their homes. Above all, Patrick enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren at his home where love and laughter lived. He is best known for his giant heart and willingness to help anyone.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Barbara (Dixon) Craven of Jackson Twp.; father and stepmother, James (Carol) Craven of Akron; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Cheryl Craven of Plain Twp., Michael and Laurie Craven of Jackson Twp., Daniel and Melissa Craven of Jackson Twp.; sons, Patrick Craven of Washington, D.C., Sean and James Craven of Jackson Twp.; daughters and sons-in-law, Erin and James Adkins of Plain Twp. and Colleen and Jeff Kracker of Jackson Twp.; brother, Thomas Craven of Phoenix, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice (Moritz) Craven and brother, Timothy Craven.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Heitger Funeral Home, JACKSON CHAPEL 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Jackson Twp. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 206 Cherry Rd. N.E., Massillon, OH 44646 with Rev. Edward Gretchko celebrant. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Massillon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6250 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-2130 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For additional information, directions or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.heitger.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Craven
April 22, 2013
Dear Barbara,
I was very saddened to learn of Pat's passing in this months FLEXO Magazine.
Pat and I worked together a few times while he with BFG, APR and then on his own and I always enjoyed seeing him and reminiscing at FTA Forums.
Please accept my deepest sympathies and extend them to your family [which he spoke of frequently].
Regards
Dave Horsman
EDWARD ABPLANALP
March 11, 2013
Life was not without turmoil for each of us as we faced the many
challenges of the work place, loss of loved ones and illnesses to our
families. Pat's strength was championed by his inward desire to be the
best he could be, and to help others in their time of woe.
God lends us our friends, our parents and our families to hold and
cherish in this life. When He takes them Home, He is not taking them
from us, but just bringing them Home to where they belong. Until we meet
again, Pat is enjoying his reward in Heaven and will certainly be
looking after each of us. What a reunion it will be when we all meet again.
Our love and sympathy are with you all,
March 7, 2013
hey
Timothy Craven
March 7, 2013
Hello all,
Tim "Tuppy" here. It seems as if it were only days ago, but yet a month has passed already. Still grieving, yet each day gets better as time heals all wounds. I remember all the good times, many are they.
Mom and all Sibs,
Dad will always be in our hearts forever. I love you all.
Dad,
May St Peter welcome you through the pearly gates before the Devil knows you're dead.
All my love. Forever in my thoughts and prayers.
Love "Tuppy", A yoooo doin?
Colleen Kracker
March 7, 2013
I love you Dad.
Erin Adkins
March 1, 2013
I love you and miss you so much, Dad. You'll forever be my "Daddy-da" and my favorite Irishman. I'll forever be your baby girl, standing on your feet while dancing with you in the kitchen. I will keep those special memories close, until we meet again.
The Morrison Family Bob, Antoinette and Ella
February 25, 2013
Barb and Family-
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Remember all the good times to get you through the tough times. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kerry Leone (formerly Brubach)
February 20, 2013
To the Craven family, I just heard and am so sorry for your sudden loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
February 19, 2013
Our beloved brother in law! We shall miss all the good times,Pat. We pray that we will catch up with you someday in heaven!
Karen and Jim Merlitti
George Semertsidis
February 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.God Bless
Tony and Amy Frabotta
February 18, 2013
Barb and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Words can't describe how saddened we are. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sheri Bingham
February 18, 2013
Dearest Barbara,
The legacy of Pat will always live on in the smiles of your eight beautiful children. The warmth of their hugs will sustain your pain.
I love you.
Sheri Bingham
Todd and Shelley Michael
February 14, 2013
To Mike,Laurie, and the entire Craven family. Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.You are in our thoughts.
Gary Daniska
February 14, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Browning, and Emily Browning
February 14, 2013
Barb and Family ~
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Criss
February 12, 2013
Barb and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I have very fond memories of all the time our families spent together. I know he'll be missed.
Paul and Theresa Herrick
February 12, 2013
To Barb and family our deepest sympathy.
Many memories of my big cousin. May he rest in peace with all his relatives and friends especially his Mother. Prayers and thoughts be with him and all his family.
Michael Craven
February 12, 2013
I miss you dad! Love you so much."Michael we kiss on the lips in this family"
Scot and Debra McEwen
February 12, 2013
Barb and family:
We were so sorry to hear the news about Pat. We are praying for God's comfort and peace for all of you.
Love to all...
Debra (Burroughs) and Scot McEwen
Florence and Merrill Burroughs
February 12, 2013
Barb and kids,
We were greatly saddened by the news of Pat's passing. And, we are so sorry that due to our health and your weather we were unable to be with all of you for the funeral. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you all,
Aunt Florence and Uncle Merrill
Randy Brothers
February 11, 2013
Sorry to learn this news. Pat's dad and mine both worked for APD. Used to play tennis with Pat at the Firestone Park courts when we were in HS. My condolences to all the family. RIP Pat.
Jennifer Evans
February 11, 2013
You were one of the greatest Uncles I have had in my life! You are going to be missed deeply! I love you.. until we meet again.
February 11, 2013
Dear Craven Family,
I went to grade school at St. Paul's and high school at Hoban with Pat. We lived two blocks away from each other growing up in Firestone Park. He was a good guy. He will be missed by all.
Respectfully submitted,
John Ross
February 11, 2013
Barb & The Craven Family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending you prayers. God Bless your family during this difficult time.
Jon & Cheryl Molnar
Megan & Sarah
Sara Schlegel Gozdan
February 11, 2013
Barb and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that god will help you through this difficult time. All of us at Campus Preschool are thinking of you and your family and hoping you can find peace.
February 10, 2013
Forever in my heart. Love you Papa. I will miss you.
Debbie Gill
February 10, 2013
I am sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your whole family!
February 10, 2013
Barb,
Words can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during his sad time.
Love,
Hope & Jeff Eckman
Taylor, Daniel, Brandon & Alyssa
Tom Criss
February 10, 2013
Dear Barb and family,
Elfrida and I were very sad to hear of Pat passing Thursday. I have a lifetime of good memories of you and Pat and all the kids. Sorry we are not able to be there with you and your family during this difficult time. Love Tom & Elfrida Criss
February 10, 2013
We are so sorry Barb. Love you guys.
Dixon Family Elyria
February 10, 2013
Craven Family;
Sorry for your loss - we are all praying for you.
The Dixon Family will always be there for you.
Miss you guys!
Johnny Dixon Jr.
Jerica Smith
February 10, 2013
Barb and family, I'm sorry I can't be there on this sad day. I have you in my prayers.
February 10, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Your husband and father was such a great man. We always admired the dedication your Dad and Mom have to all you kids and so many outsiders. Wishing much peace in the upcoming days. Much Respect Butch and Judy Burdge and Family
mike[pickle] & sharon Herrick
February 10, 2013
an irish poem from your cousin & brother.feel no guilt in laughter,he'd know how much you cared.feel no sorry in a smile that he he's not her to share.you cannot grieve forever;he would not want you to.he'd hope that you could carry on the way you always do,so talk abouth the good times & the way you showed you cared,the days you spent together,all the happiness you shared.let memories surround you,a word someone may say.will suddenly recapture a time,an hour, a day,that brings him back,as clearly as though he was still here.and fills you with the feeling that he is always near.for if you keep those moments,you'll never be apart.
Michelle Alden-Mikulec
February 10, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I will be sending prayers to all of you and so wish I could be there for support. He will always be known to me and my family as Mr. Craven and I will not say goodbye just so long for awhile till we meet up with him again. All my love to all of your family.
Chad Galligher
February 9, 2013
Mr Craven,
I know it was only last Christmas since I've seen the family. You were my only father figure in my life growing up as a young child. Your kindness brought so much happiness to many peoples lives. Your family will always remain a huge part of my life and memories. I love you sir ! May you rest in peace.
Lori Babetski
February 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Craven family at this difficult time. Your father was always so sweet to me and took the time when I saw him to stop and chat and always ask about my family. He always made a point to make me feel the people around him feel special. This world will be at a loss without him and we could use a lot more people like him. Keep your memories in your hearts and know that he is always with you and has touched so many lives.
Connie Lenke
February 9, 2013
Dear Barb and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Connie Lenke
February 9, 2013
MIKE,LAURIE AND FAMILY
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOUIS AND LORIE MARINO
Cindy Harrigan (Nelson)
February 9, 2013
Dear Barb and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you.
Rita Labbe
February 9, 2013
Barb,
It's been awhile since I've seen you, but I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Terri Reeder
February 9, 2013
Dearest Craven Family,
Our hearts are so sad after hearing about the loss of Pat. We have always held the Craven Family so very dear to our hearts and we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Couldn't have asked for a more special family to live next to; our fond memories run deep and so does our love.
Mike and Terri Reeder
February 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Louise Cuenot (DeChiara)
Tom Clark
February 9, 2013
Barb and family:
My deepest sympathies at this time. A huge loss for such a wonderful family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Wayman
February 9, 2013
A friendly person who knew no strangers. All who spoke with Pat were instant friends. Pat and I know each other from our St.Paul's and Hoban days. I lost my connection as time passed but recently were reconected by the St.Paul's facebook.. I noticed immediatly that he hadn't changed. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Barb, words can't adequately summon the grief and sadnees. I am praying that you find consolance in Pat's love he had for you and your children.
katie shugert
February 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you.
Brad Ayers
February 9, 2013
Coach Craven was my Head Coach for 1987 and 1988. He was a wonderful person.
Bob Chalfant
February 9, 2013
Pat, Our creator was ready to receive you and now we have to say goodbye to another old friend. Adieu.
Bob Chalfant
Hoban '67
Theresa Gillooly
February 9, 2013
Erin, my condolences to you and your family on your terrible loss. God bless.
Tammy Bogner
February 9, 2013
Barb and Family,
We are heartbroken to learn of your loss. Our prayers are with you,
Love,
Shawn, Tammy, Christina and George Bogner
Kelly Bingham
February 9, 2013
My sympathies go out to the Craven family. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. God bless during these difficult times.
Tom Babetski
February 9, 2013
Pat was a great guy, always quick with a laugh. We are very sorry for your loss, but we will always remember him fondly. Your family is in our prayers.
Tom & Cathy Babetski
Maribelle Dixon
February 9, 2013
I will miss you...Love you very much!
Mary Ellen McAvoy, Craig Sivak and children
February 9, 2013
Mr. & Mrs. Craven and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Donald Mullen
February 9, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Pat. I was a classmate of his at Hoban High School. He was very friendly and so much fun to be around. I last saw him at our 30th reunion and so much wish I would have stay in-touch with him. Pat was really a neat “guy”.
Regards,
Don
Kristin McGuire
February 9, 2013
My heart is saddened for the entire Craven Clan. May you find peace during this most difficult time. Lifting all of you up in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kristin McGuire
February 9, 2013
Dear Mike,Laurie,and the Craven Family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Our Sincere Condolences,
Dan & Mary Duplain
Skip & Judy Reuscher
February 9, 2013
Barbara, Sgt. Jim, and Family, Our prayers and sympathies are with you. We have great memories of youth football with Pat and your family. May he rest in peace.
Kristen (Taylor) Bennett
February 9, 2013
Im gonna miss you always coming over to my parents house in the summer to visit and how you would always kiss me on the cheek. U will be greatly missed. Prayers to the Craven family.
Brad Ayers
February 9, 2013
Pat Craven was my Youth Football Coach in 1987 and 1988. He had a natural gift of teachinig kids. He taught us a lot about football and he always made things fun. Each year he made a point that we would learn a lot about life. We did. The biggest lesson I learned from Coach Craven was that the true heroes of our country are the people like him who invest in building stronger communities by teaching the young ones. As an adult I appreciate more and more that I was blessed enough to have wonderful people in my life such as Pat Craven who dedicated so much of his time and talents. I pray for his family and I hope they realize that he touched many lives in a positive way.
Marisa Chovan
February 9, 2013
Mike, Colleen, and the rest of the Craven family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Pam Lallathin
February 9, 2013
To Tim and Sheri and the whole family my prayers are with you,and may your many memories keep you strong in this time of grief.
mark cross
February 9, 2013
May God bless and watch over you. From the guy who sat behind you in class for years
Heitger Funeral Services Massillon Chapel
February 9, 2013
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