Michael A. Collart's Obituary
Michael A. "Mike" Collart, 63, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 3, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mike made Brunswick his home for the past 14 years after previously living in Brook Park and growing up in North Olmsted.
A proud graduate of North Olmsted High School, Mike was a standout athlete playing varsity football as a center and long snapper. He went on to earn an associate's degree in business and a bachelor's degree in marketing. Mike dedicated much of his professional career to APV Engineered Coatings in Akron, where he worked as a purchasing manager until retiring in 2019.
Mike found joy in life’s simple pleasures and in the people he loved most. He was an avid golfer and longtime bowler, participating in many leagues over the years. A devoted Cleveland sports fan and manager of many fantasy football leagues. One of Mike’s greatest joys was coaching his daughter Christina’s softball teams, creating lasting memories. He also loved fishing, camping, and spending time outdoors whenever he had the opportunity.
Above all else, Mike was a devoted husband, father, family man and friend. Selfless, kind and generous, he always put the needs of others before his own. His greatest happiness came from spending time with those he loved.
Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Laura (née Bevelacqua); daughter Christina (Kevin) Noble of Brunswick; mother and father-in-law Ellen and Leonard Bevelacqua; sister-in-law Donna (Raymond) Blake; brother-in-law Steve Bevelacqua; nephews Bret (Brittany) Turner and Bryce Turner as well as many cousins, extended family members and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tillie (née Walters) and Norm Collart; brother Scott (Leigh Stumm) Collart.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 6 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgville, and on Friday at 9:30 for a prayer service preceding a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Julie Billiart Church, 5500 Lear Nagle Road, North Ridgeville. Rev. Bob Franco will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted.
To honor Mike’s lifelong passion for Cleveland sports, the family encourages guests attending the visitation to wear their favorite Cleveland sports apparel or bright colors in celebration of his life.
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