Patrick J. McCoy, 93, Past Avon Lake School Board President

Patrick J. McCoy had careers as a carpenter, teacher and wrestling coach before serving as president of the Avon Lake Board of Education in the 1970s and ’80s.

 The Avon Lake resident, who died Thursday, June 23, at age 93, and his wife, Rose, also owned an Avon Lake establishment called McCoy’s, which was known for its tacos, from 1978-88.

 McCoy, a Cleveland native, worked as a carpenter after graduating from Shaw High School. He took night courses at what is now Case Western Reserve University, where he earned a teaching degree.

 He taught drafting and English at Glenville High School in Cleveland from 1960 until retiring from teaching in 1979.  He also coached wrestling at Glenville.

 McCoy was still teaching in Cleveland after moving to Avon Lake in 1968.

 Golfing, reading and studying the Civil War were among his favorite pastimes.

 Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Rose M. (nee Gambino); children, Patrick L. of Westlake, James of Wadsworth and Antonia Borch, Theresa Smith, Michael and Roseanna Edwards, all of Avon Lake; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Michael Cleary of Bay Village.

 A memorial service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church , 32929 Lake Road, Avon Lake.

Donations may be made to Lorain County Office Aging NE, Meals on Wheels Program, 4575 E. Lake Rd., Sheffield Lake, OH 44054. 

Arrangements are by Busch Funeral Home of Avon Lake .

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Here is Part 1 of my pre-season top 2012 Louisiana High School football prospects in no particular order. There are quite a few legitimate prospects in this group that are attracting attention from colleges all over the US as well as the southern football powerhouses. This state has an extraordinary amount of very good linebackers and defensive ends. Again, this list, and Part 2, are in no particular order so please, no comments about who is listed first, second, or thirty-ninth.

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2. Ryan Brown, 6′ 5″ 245 pounds, Defensive End from Shaw High School. Has grown considerably in size since the 2010 season where he had 51 tackles, 9 for losses, and 4 sacks. Long arms and a frame conducive for putting on more weight, Brown has the makings to be a good college football player. Verbally committed to Mississippi State. See his highlight video, Here!

5. Derrick Raymond, 6′ 1″ 175 pounds, Safety from East Jefferson High School. A transfer who was ineligible to play last season but is receiving tons of interest from the major colleges. He is the current state track champion in the 100 and 200 meters…look for this kid to explode on the high school football scene this year. Verbally committed to LSU.

6. Daniel Megison, 6′ 3″ 220 pounds, Linebacker/Tight End from The Dunham School. A powerful force in the middle. Looks like a prototype middle linebacker. See his highlight video, Here!

9. Terrell Lathan, 6′ 4″ 255 pounds, Defensive End from West Monroe High School. A very agressive player who can make it big on the next level. Very athletic with nice size for a college defensive end and good football instincts.

10. Juwan Rogers, 6′ 0″ 230 pounds, Outside Linebacker from Amite High School. Excellent linebacker and a very good running back also. He’s the type of kid who could probably play anywhere you need him to, and be good at it.

11. Gerron Borne, 6′ 3″ 275 pounds, Defensive Tackle from East St. John High School. A big, tough kid who moves very well for his size.