Kevin H. Hurt

Kevin H. Hurt , of Kinnelon, 74, passed peacefully on July 15th 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Paterson, he was the son of the late Haworth and Ellen Hurt. Kevin, a long time resident of Kinnelon, grew up in Fayson Lakes and graduated from the University of Tampa with a physical education degree. He was a 4 year varsity football letterman, and was one of the first players named to the Miami Dolphins roster. He returned to Kinnelon and continued his career as a physical education teacher for the West Milford School District, respectively retiring after 39 years. Beloved by the community, he gave back by volunteering as a coach for the Kinnelon Junior Football Program. He was a mentor and confidant to countless youth, inspiring children to further their education and athletic aspirations. He was known simply as "Coach". He is survived by his devoted wife Barbara of 53 loving years, his cherished children Kevin and wife Tania, Kelly Pellegrini and husband David, Kerry and wifeAretha and Kristen Purdue and companion Harold Riether, his loving siblings, Marcy Burrows, Billy Hurt and Gregory Hurt, 10 treasured grandchildren and 1 adored great-grandchild. The viewing will be held Monday, July 18th, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm in the Ryan Room at Our Lady of Magnificat Church, Miller Road Kinnelon. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, July 19th at 10 am also at Our Lady of Magnificat Church. The final disposition will be private. SERVICES Visitation Monday, July 18, 2016 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Our Lady of Magnificat RC Church 5 Miller Rd. Kinnelon, NJ 07405 Visitation Monday, July 18, 2016 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Our Lady of Magnificat RC Church 5 Miller Rd. Kinnelon, NJ 07405 Mass Tuesday, July 19, 2016 10:00 AM Our Lady of Magnificat RC Church 5 Miller Rd. Kinnelon, NJ 07405