John Kapalko's Obituary
John Kapalko, age 66, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. He was born in Cleveland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 27 years moving from Cleveland. He worked as an industrial mechanic and Sales Manager for Parma Supply for 20 years, retiring in 2012 when he did some electrical work. John was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trains, gun collecting, NASCAR, and going to Cedar Point.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years Karen (nee Kirsch), daughter, Ashley Kapalko of Westlake, many cousins, brother’s -in-law, David and Scott Kirsch, sisters-in-law Kimberly Kirsch, Diane Capp; nephews Timothy and Dan (Lori) Strimpel; niece Lisa (Jim) Peto.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Violet Kapalko and brother, Ray Capp.
Memorial visitation Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 1 pm until the time of service at 3 pm at Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Rev. Bob Franco will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Program at www.myclevelandclinic.org
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