Michael Domenic Cotrufo

Michael Domenic Cotrufo, 59, of Vermilion, died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born July 19, 1956 in Akron, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 15 years moving from the Cleveland area. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during Vietnam. Michael had many different positions in the automotive industry including working as an automotive training specialist and general sales manager. He worked for JM&A Group for 10 years, Easy Care, Ganley Auto Group for 8 years, and just recently started with Ally Financial in their insurance division. He was a member of the AMVETS Post #22, VFW Post#7576, American Legion Post #118, and IAV Post #1. He had been the director of the H.O.G Chapter 3738, Avon and was cleverly funny, incredibly smart, staunch animal supporter, and had a fierce love for his family. His Road King Classic earned a lot of miles and provided much peace of mind and freedom. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Diane (nee Buchanan) Cotrufo of Vermilion; son, Gabriel (Kelly) Cotrufo of Wadsworth; step-sons, Chris (Tiffany) Halleck of Wadsworth and Chris (Dana) Johnson of Mobile, AL; step-daughter, Tina (Dan) Lukegord of Columbus; grandchildren, Milania and Dante Cotrufo; step grandchildren, Payton and Cameran Halleck and Tristan, Bryson, and Jase Johnson; brothers, Victor Cotrufo of Canton and Carl Cotrufo of Munroe Fall; and sisters Cathy Cotrufo of Munroe Falls and Tina Dante of Vienna, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dante and Mary (nee Backady) Cotrufo. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 from 3:00 pm until the time of a funeral service at 7:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH. The Vermilion Veterans Guard will present Military Honors just prior to the funeral service at 7:00 pm. Graveside services will be held Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at 12 Noon at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron. The family suggests memorial contributions to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.