Bruce Prohaska Obituary
Bruce passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, surrounded by his adored family, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Hts.
Born Feb. 3, 1948 in Bedford, Oh., Bruce lived in Willoughby for the past 46 years.
Bruce was a proud U.S. Army vet who served during the Vietnam era. He loved classic cars, especially his 1967 Chevy Malibu. Bruce loved the Cleveland Indians, coaching his children's baseball and softball teams and attending his grandchildrens' events. Bruce had many sayings, "Hit the ball!", "Whiskey!" and "Cheers to family".
Bruce was the beloved husband for 53 years of Lynn (nee Fleet) Prohaska; loving father of Brian (Angie) Prohaska, Michael (Clare) Prohaska, Tracy (Justin) Severino and Lisa (Dave) Hamilton; cherished grandfather of Ashley, Jacob, Noah, Hayden, Olivia, Max, Camden and Alex; brother of Al (Carole) Prohaska, Harry (Charlene) Prohaska and Dolly (Ron, dec.) Reinhart; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Agnes (nee Fedor) Prohaska.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Rt. 615, N. of Rt. 2), Mentor. Burial to follow Mass at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland.
To leave condolences for the family or to order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.
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David Trasj
September 15, 2025
Bruce was a tough guy to get to know but when he liked you he was a good buddy. I worked with Bruce from 1996 till he retired. We always talked about Vegas I believe the Sands was his Casino of choice. He would work a half a day then take off to Canada to play slots. I will definitely miss Bruce may he hit the Jackpot in the sky.
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