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Brian Bockhoff Obituary
Mr. Bockhoff passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born April 28, 1965, in Cleveland, he had been a resident of Lake County for 36 years, living in Mentor before moving to Shaker Heights eight years ago.
Brian was a 1983 graduate of Mentor High School, a U.S. Navy veteran and an avid Civil War buff. He was also a member of St. John Vianney Church in Mentor and the Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council of Mentor.
Brian was the beloved husband of eight years to Karen L. (nee Campbell) Bockhoff; loving son of Peggy Ann (nee Toth) Bockhoff; brother of Allan R. (Melissa) Bockhoff and Corey R. (Shelly) Bockhoff; uncle of Donmichael, Tim, Dan, Sabrina and Bobby Bockhoff and Scott Roth; and Godfather of Sabrina and Bobby.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
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Renee Prescott
December 22, 2016
To Peg and family, I was so stunned to hear of Brian's passing. He had such a big heart and left us way too early. The only thing that comforts me is that he is now with his father. He will be very missed.
Renee Prescott
mary McGlaughlin
December 18, 2016
Karen and family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Brian. He was an amazing man and will be deeply missed.He was a longtime supporter of us when Marley had her brain tumor and when the restaurant was opened.
CW
December 18, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
Joe OBrien
December 18, 2016
Brian saved Christmas 2 years ago. He put on the Santa suit when Santa wasn't feeling well. I am an usher and it was always seeing Brian at mass. He will be missed. Joe OBrien
December 16, 2016
Dear Peggy:
I was shocked to read your son had passed. May the comfort of God help you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon Zuzek
Meals on Wheels
Chuck & Lynne Ayers
December 16, 2016
Our condolences to Al , Myse & family , so sorry for your loss
Sr. Mary Ann Phillip
December 16, 2016
Peggy and Family, be assured of my prayers for Brian, as well as for all of you.
Curtis Moore
December 16, 2016
Me and Brian goes way back we use to work together under Lee Feathers and Associate security in the 80's we kept in touch after changing jobs over the years,The only recent contact with him he text message me about John Glenn's death on December 8th, Karen if there's anything I could do. Curtis. R.I.P buddy I told dad about you too...
Uncle Ron and Aunt Barb Toth
December 15, 2016
Karen and Family, Ron and I want to tell you how sorry we were to hear of Brian's Passing. Uncle Ron was deeply moved because he was also Brian's Godfather. They shared many remembrances about their time in the service. They also like to talk about sports and fishing over the years. He will be missed by both of us.We are praying for all of you.
December 15, 2016
To Peggy & Sabrina,
So sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you through this difficult time.
~Maggie
City of Mentor Recreation Department
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