Dennis Joseph Courtad's Obituary
Dennis Joseph Courtad " Papa C" a loving husband, father, grandfather, successful business owner and Entrepreneur passed away suddenly on June 19, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on January 10, 1953, Dennis was predeceased by his parents, James and Catherine Courtad.
Dennis is survived by his devoted wife, MaryChris Courtad (Collins), of 50 years and his four beloved sons: Chris Courtad (Melanie), Tim Courtad (Robin), Tom Courtad (Dana), and Nick Courtad ( Kyla). He also leaves behind his cherished 11 grandchildren, Cole, Carmen, Kara, Rocco, Cami, Vinnie, Curt, Dominick, Presley, Cal and Roman who were the light of his life.
An avid reader and sports enthusiast, Dennis found joy in fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family. He loved traveling and cherished pampering his beloved wife, whom he had met in high school. MaryChris was the love of his life, and he made it known to everyone just how much he cared for her. His grandchildren looked forward to going to the movies, dinner and spending time with" Papa C." Papa C counted down the days to the yearly Christmas Eve Celebrations, making sure that all of his family members had a special gift. He dedicated countless hours to watching all his grandchildren's sporting events, providing them with unwavering support. For over 40 years he was the proud owner of "Courtad Inc," where he worked alongside his father, mother, wife and sons and was known not only for his business expertise but also for his kind heart and generosity.
Dennis' broad smile illuminated every room, and his infectious enthusiasm made family celebrations even more joyful. He lived life to its fullest, always giving and sharing his warmth with those around him. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 342 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora, on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00 am. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). The link to livestream the Mass is https://www.facebook.com/olphauroraoh A private burial will be held for close family members.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of CASA of Portage County (www.friendsofcasa.org) or Empower Sports (www.empowersports.org) in Dennis' memory.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.greenfuneralcare.com
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