Kevin Walsh

WALSH, Kevin, age 54, born in Cleveland, Ohio, loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, and grand- father, passed into new life on Thursday, November 13, 2003. He leaves behind his loving wife, Peg (Margaret); daughter Kimberly, son-in-law Christopher, daughter-in-law, Mandy; sisters, Kathy and Karolyn; grandchildren, Kevin, Aaron, Brendan, Kylie, Caitlyn, and Alexa; sisters-in-law, Eileen, Sharon, Mary, Evelyn, Catherine, Gloria, Shari, Maryann, Marie, and Sandy; brothers-in-law, Drew, Dan, Dennis, Mark, Jack, and David; and his canine pal, Mugsy. Kevin was preceded in death by his son, Kevin, and parents, Joe and Helen. He leaves behind numerous friends, not only in Cleveland, Ohio, but in his new home of Tampa, where he lived the past seven years. He was diagnosed with cancer 2-1/2 years ago. Because of an amazing attitude and acceptance of his disease, Kevin far outlived his prognosis and inspired those who provided his care. He always said he was the "luckiest guy in the world" because his life was filled with so much love. Kevin enjoyed life, good food, dancing, rock and roll music, being Irish, and cheering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But most of all, he loved his wife and family. With a remarkable sense of humor, Kevin always found a reason to laugh and made others laugh, too. Even in the final stage of cancer, whenever he woke from sleep, he opened his eyes, smiled, and thanked God that he was still here, His prayer was, "God grant me just 15 more minutes with my Peg." Family will receive friends at Blount and Curry Funeral Home, West Hillsborough Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Drive 814-4444, Saturday, November 15, 2003, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice of Tampa, 3010 W. Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609.