Ivan Begovic

Ivan Begovic, age 49, of Concord Twp, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 25. He was born in Cleveland on October 13, 1969.

He gave unselfishly of his time and talents to his family, friends and neighbors and to his employer of 29 years, Swagelok. He could build and fix everything, and he did.

Ivan loved Cleveland and Ohio sports; especially the Browns. His passion was coaching his sons and their teammates in youth football.

He was preceded in death by his parents Anka Begovic and Joso Begovic.

He is survived by his loving wife, Christine; his sons, Noah and Luka; his sisters, Mary (Iva) and Anica; his nephews: Robert (Magdalena) and Toma (Nadia); and many other nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Ivan at the DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Road (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91), Tuesday, April 30th from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, May 1st at 8:30 AM at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060 (Please Meet at Church). Interment All Souls Cemetery in Chardon.

Arrangements by: Golub Funeral Home, 216-391-0357, www.golubfuneralhome.com