Obituary of Kevin Michael Walsh

Kevin Michael Walsh, 53, of Albertville, Alabama, son of William and Margaret Walsh, left his beloved family and friends, on Thursday September 22, 2016. Born in Mobile, Alabama, on January 28, 1963, Kevin was raised in Denville, New Jersey, where he settled with his family in 1968. He attended St. Mary's RC School in Denville and graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 1981. He earned a degree in Automotive Mechanics from Lincoln Technical School in Union, New Jersey. He worked for a time repairing cars for the NJ State Police. Then he started his own trucking company which led to his career as a heavy equipment operator. Following that, he owned and operated Union Hill Construction Company. He eventually moved to Angier, North Carolina, where he began a storied career while establishing a reputation as the finest and most reliable cell tower builder in the industry. His passion was rebuilding old cars and trucks but he was most at home riding his Harley! Kevin traveled all over the country but his dream was always to return to his roots in Alabama. In July 2016, he settled onto 28 acres in Albertville, Alabama. This was his place of peace, quoting 'if I die tomorrow, I have lived a full life and have done everything I wanted to do”. Sadly, that day came on September 22, when he passed away in his sleep. Kevin was a cherished son, brother, uncle and adopted father to many. He could always make you smile and laugh and would do absolutely anything for you. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, great singing voice, and of course, those dimples and that big grin! He was a friend, a mentor and confidant, and always more than happy to give you a giant bear hug! He will be missed beyond words. Kevin was predeceased by his mother Margaret Walsh (1986), sister Joanne Walsh (2011) and brother Gregory Walsh (2014). He is survived by his father William Walsh; sister Linda Hogan and partner Michael DeVito; brother Ken Walsh and wife Irene; sister Patricia Berg and husband Magnus; sister Mary Covert and husband Bill; and sister Kerry Walsh-Stevenson. He is also survived by 23 nieces and nephews and countless 'children' and 'grandbabies'.