Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away. We have also included teachers and administrators who have passed.
If you know of a classmate, teacher or administrator who has passed who is not listed here, you can add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Add Memorial button.
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Steve Egan
Steve is a deceased Viking classmate from 1974. If anyone has details of his obituary, please use the Contact Us page to send the information.
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Lawrence Fiebig
2004-01-29FIEBIG LAWRENCE E. "LARRY" FIEBIG (N4DBR) age 47, of Cleveland, passed into eternal rest Jan. 29, 2004. An amateur radio operator since 1978, he was chief engineer for radio stations both in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Beloved son of Vincent and Marjorie (both deceased); father of Jennifer (James) Anson of Akron; grandfather of Kyle; brother of David (Joyce), John (MaryAnn), Margie Bizjak, Thomas (Virginia), Mary Therese (Michael) Stephens of Phoenix, AZ., Hugh (Wrean); uncle to 13; great uncle to three; dear nephew and friend. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Saturday Feb. 7 at 12 Noon at St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Rd. Willoughby Hills. Memorial Visitation at BRICKMAN & SONS FUNERAL HOME...
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Anton Fier
2022-09-14
Published by The Independent, October 13, 2022
Headline: Renowned NYC Musician Dies By Assisted Suicide in Switzerland After Having “Completed Life.”
A renowned genre-bending drummer who played with musicians from Michael Stipe to Herbie Hancock died by assisted suicide in Switzerland after having “completed life.”
Anton Fier, 66, travelled to Basel, Switzerland, where he died by assisted suicide at the Pegasos clinic on 14 September, according to a cremation notice.
Exit International director Philip Nitschke told The Independent that Fier was not suffering from terminal illness, but wanted to die on his own terms after feeling he had accomplished everyth...
Christopher Finucan
1955-10-04 2015-09-09
Christopher James Finucan, age 59, of Chardon, passed away September 9, 2015. He was born in Cleveland, on October 4, 1955, to the late John and Patricia Finucan.
He was a proud and loving brother and uncle who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Chris had a love of Rock and Roll and had a passion for animal's especially dogs. He was an avid Browns fan.
Christopher is survived by his siblings Tim Finucan Sr. and Maura Galloway and his sister-in-law Lori Finucan.
He was preceded in death by his brother Matthew Finucan.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 3 to 7pm followed by a 7pm Funeral Service at the Monr...
Michael Frato
Mike is a deceased Viking classmate from 1974. If anyone has details of his obituary, please use the Contact Us page to send the information.
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Patrick Gallagher
1955-11-16 2013-01-12
Patrick Gallagher, 57, of Mentor, passed away Jan. 12, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born Nov. 16, 1955, in Garfield Heights, Mr. Gallagher was the owner/operator of Gallagher Construction, which he started in 1984.
He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Mentor, where he volunteered for the church festival, the Irish-American club in Euclid and was a 1974 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Mr. Gallagher had a large heart; he gave all he had and more. He devoted all of his time and effort to his loved ones, workers, and community. Mr. Gallagher sponsored numerous youth sports teams in the area and he enjoyed anything that had...
Christopher Garapic
2009-09-02CHRISTOPHER E. GARAPIC, "Mr. C", 52, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at his home. He was now and forever an avid Buckeye fan not missing a football game in 29 years. Chris was a proud graduate of and retired from The Ohio State University after 20 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed tutoring and volunteering his time with the Near North Tutor Program. Chris enjoyed refinishing antiques and attending auctions. He is survived by loving wife of 22 years, Cheri (Pickens) Garapic; siblings, Mary, Nancy, Mark, Peter (Rebecca) and Michael (Terri) Garapic; 3 nieces; aunts, uncles and cousins; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Charles Pickens; numerous friends and will be sadl...
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Ray Gliha
1956-01-27 2019-05-12
Raymond J. Gliha
OBITUARY
Funeral Mass for Raymond J. Gliha Sr., 63, of Willowick, will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ss. Robert and William Parish, 367 E. 260 th St., Euclid.
Mr. Gliha passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby.
Born Jan. 27, 1956, in Cleveland, he had lived in Cleveland before moving to Lake County 13 years ago. Raymond loved his wife and family dearly and enjoyed his work.
He was the beloved husband of 19 years to Monica M. (nee Vitolo) Gliha; loving father of Raymond J. (Laura) Gliha Jr., Timothy J. (Nicole) Gliha and Jason C. (Adriana) Gliha; cherished grandfather of Tyler, Jacqueline, Joh...
Don Hrusovsky
1956-10-01 2020-07-29
Donald Hrusovsky Obituary
Donald was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 1, 1956 and died surrounded by his family at St. Ann's Hospital on July 29, 2020, finding peace after a long and hard-fought battle with Frontal Lobe Degeneration.
Donald was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Hrusovsky of Mentor, Ohio.
He is survived by: His dedicated caregiver and wife of 45+ years, Tracy Hrusovsky (Hilliard, Ohio). Tracy never left Don's side through his whole illness and journey with FTD, visiting him daily and modeling an example of true love and commitment. His Loving Mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Hrusovsky of Concord, Ohio; His only Brother Robert Hrusov...
Patrick Joyce
2014-08-24
By Michael K. McIntyre, The Plain Dealer
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Pat Joyce looked a bit like Santa Claus in recent years, and seeing him arrive in his truck, for people stranded on the roadside, was probably better than the thought of seeing Santa in his sleigh.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Pat Joyce liked hunting and he liked classic cars, but he rarely had any time for that.
He was a small business owner and a tow truck operator. And what he had time for was work.
"Pat always towed. He towed on Christmas Day. He towed 24 hours a day, year round," said Tim Huston, who drove a wrecker for Joyce's Euclid towing concern, Professional Automotive Tow...