The city of Cleveland is mourning the loss of its longtime public works director. Donald Hunt passed away Monday. He was 86.
Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner released the following statement Monday:
“The City of Cleveland extends our deepest condolences to the family of Donald Hunt. Mr. Hunt faithfully served as the Director of Public Works and was employed by the City of Cleveland for 68 continuous years. Donald was our friend and colleague and the void his death leaves cannot be filled. Please join the City Council and I, along with all of our employees, in praying for his sons, Rick and Paul, and all of the Hunt family.”
Funeral services for Donald Hunt are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home in Cleveland. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2–4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 28.
Cleveland City Hall and the city offices will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday and will remain closed all day on Wednesday, March 29, to allow city employees an opportunity to attend visitation and funeral services.