James Russell “Cricket” Park

A life-long resident of the Chardon area, died at his home on his birthday, after a long illness.  He was born in Chardon, OH to Harold E. and Patricia (nee: Nolan) Park on June 5, 1948. He was a Spec 4 in the US Army, serving in Vietnam following his time in Chardon High School.

Cricket Park was a mighty force in this world. He will be greatly missed. Fondly remembered as illustrious stories are told of him, by all that met him, and all that loved him.

He was a loving, and extremely colorful man, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a multi-faceted man…we think of him as a genius that was just not formally introduced! He was strong with a peaceful introspect at the end days of his life. His spirit left us gracefully. Cricket Park was a blessed man. In his heart, he knew that. We will miss him immensely. We will remember him in love. Rest in peace my dear husband and in His grace.

His loving family includes his wife, Laura (nee: Neubert), whom he married on December 31, 1986; daughter Patricia Yvonne Burnett of Phoenix, AZ; step-son Don Fraser; step-daughter Kelley Mirra of Cleveland, OH; step-son Ken Smullen of Orwell, OH; grandchildren Chloe Burnett, Hannah Mirra-Smith, Joshua Mirra, Zachary Kudroff, Madeline and Julian Fodor; great-grandaughter Marcelina Mirra-Smith; sisters Kathleen Hill of Chardon, OH and Sandra (Mitch) Frania of Highland Hts., OH; brothers Tom (Deborah) Park and John (Gail) Park, both of Chardon, OH; and scores of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Chris, step-daughter Jennifer Fodor, and brother-in-law Dan.

At Cricket’s request, private family services have been held. Contributions in his name may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or t2t.org/donate.

Arrangements are by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.