John Steven Kish

John Steven Kish of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on February 4th, 2020 at the age of 52 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his beautiful son Sean who was the light of his life and the center of his universe. Also missing John are his parents Carol Webber Wolfe and Ron Kish, and his sister and primary partner in mischief, Theresa Kish Harvey and her husband Justin Harvey along with their children James and Alexandria.

John was born on May 7th, 1967 in Cleveland. He graduated from Kirtland High School in 1986 after which he attended Kent State University. John had a wealth of life experience including bartending, waiting tables at a high-end restaurant, and managing a local vacuum sales and repair shop. He was wildly successful at all of these because he was a hard worker and perfectionist and because people enjoyed his company. To know John was to be entertained, enlightened, amused, and sometimes even the target of his jokes and pranks.He found his true calling after graduating from Lakeland Community College with an associate’s degree in Geographic Information Systems.

He started a new career doing work he was proud of and that he loved which also gave him the means to enjoy life to the fullest with his family and friends.He was a devoted father, brother, uncle, son, and friend to many. The joy he brought to the people who knew and loved him is immeasurable.You are encouraged to celebrate his life with friends and family on Sunday, February 9th from 4PM to 8PM at Red Wine & Brew (RWB) 9620 Old Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to his son's Go Fund Me page. Donations will go to Sean's 529 Ohio College Fund managed by his grandfather Ron Kish.