Glenn "Joe" Hess

Glenn "Joe" Hess obituary

Glenn "Joe" Hess

Glenn Hess Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cannon - Catavolos Funeral Home - Parma Heights on Jul. 21, 2025.

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Glenn "Joe" Hess

Joe was born in Medina, Ohio, on June 2nd, 1956, and passed away at age 69 on Friday, July 18th, at home surrounded by his family. Joe was the devoted husband of Cindy for 40 years. Beloved father of Kimberly (Mike) and Joseph (Madeline). He was a loving papa to Adam, Tegan, Reese, and Arik. Joe was a dear brother to his five siblings: Rita, Lynn, Mickey (deceased), Richard (deceased), and Mike and an uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Joe graduated from West Tech High School in 1974 before enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he served for six and a half years. Joe proudly served the Cleveland Division of Police for 27 years. He served in multiple police districts throughout the city until joining the Traffic Unit as a motorcycle officer in 1997. He had a passion for sports, especially basketball. He spent several years coaching CYO basketball at St. Leo the Great School, including coaching one of his 8th grade teams to a city championship.

Joe was an incredibly special and kind person who loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and had a passion for music, including playing his many guitars.

A mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, July 28th, 10am at
St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 4940 Broadview Rd. Cleveland
(Please Meet at Church on Monday Morning)
Family will receive friends Sunday, July 27, from 3-6 pm at
the CANNON - CATAVOLOS Funeral Home
6953 W130th Parma Heights (440)842-0456
A private burial will take place at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

The Hess Family would like to express their gratitude to the caring staff at Amedisys Hospice Care and the numerous doctors who provided care to him over the years at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. They also extend a huge thank you to family and friends for the overwhelming love and support during this difficult time.

For online tributes and condolences please visit www.C-Cfuneralhome.com

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Angela Bova

July 21, 2025

Cindy, Kim and Joey,
Our hearts are broken over the loss of Joe. Please know that all of you are in our hearts and prayers!
Love to you always,
Angie and Frank Bova

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