Kenneth James Cutlip

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our Beloved father who passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. Family and work were the most important things in his life. Kenny was a very devoted Dad and Paw Paw. Always putting his children and grandchildren first. Nothing put a bigger smile on his face and joy in his heart than when his grandkids were around. He truly enjoyed making memories with his children and grandchildren when ever there was the opportunity. Throughout the years our Dad exhibited selflessness. He truly was the Best Father a son and/or daughter could have asked for. His love for his family was truly unconditional. 

Kenny was a very hard worker and believed that hard work paid off. He took much pride in his work. He worked for almost 50 years as a mechanic, machinist, maintenance technician and welder, he was a jack of all trades. Kenny was a very skilled welder. It brought him joy to pass that skill along to his son with hopes to one day pass his welding skills to his grandsons. He was looking forward to his retirement and spending the majority of those days fishing and camping with his grandchildren.

Anyone who knew Kenny, knew he was a die hard FORD fan. His great passion and pride remained in his garage, where he found happiness and joy restoring his late father's 1953 Ford  pick-up. He had a great passion and love for cars. In his free time he enjoyed attending the local "car shows", watching NASCAR, fixing and restoring classic cars and listening to country music. Our father was a great and noble man who was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever he could. Our dad will be deeply missed. His grandson describes him as "The Best Pawpaw EVER!" His passing left a void in the hearts of his sister, children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his sister Debra Cutlip; his son Brian T. Cutlip and his two daughters Rebecca A. Cutlip and Emily R. Cutlip (Matthew Samuels); and grandchildren: Tyler & Zak, Bentley Kenslee & Joshua, Zahara, Dakota, Scarlett & Lena. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Virginia (nee: Garrett) Cutlip.

An internment service will be held Graveside on Tuesday February 11th, 2025 at 1:30pm. at Woodvale Cemetery at 7535 Engle Rd. Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.  Please dress accordingly for the expected colder weather. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on a later date, to be determined.

The family kindly ask in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Siedman Cancer Center or to the Cleveland Metroparks in Honor of our dearly beloved father, or to help assist the family with funeral costs.

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