Mark T Butler

MARK T. BUTLER, age 69; passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 17, 2021. Loving Husband of Crissi (nee Smith) for 20 years; Beloved father of Mark (Kim), Jennifer, Jessica Klanac (Mark), Jaclyn Nara (Bob), Matthew (Kerrie), Ryan Smith (Kim), Michael Smith (Jerrica), Kyle Naida (Kaitlyn), Alexander Naida, Blake Naida, Mallory Naida; Grandfather of 19; Son of the late James and Mary (nee Bania); Brother of Ann Dier (Bill), Tom (Michelle), Jim and Sean; uncle, great uncle and Dear friend of many. His greatest love was sports, playing semi-pro football for Cleveland, wearing number 44, which many of his kids and grandkids often chose. Mark also played softball for many years, and in 1983 he won the Cleveland AAA Triple Crown Award. Mark had many passions including animals, food (especially homemade spaghetti sauce), reading, and all things to do with landscaping. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Berea ARF, https://arf.salsalabs.org/generaldonationform/index.html. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas More Church, Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 10 a.m. (Please Meet at Church). Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M.