The Kevin Proch Scholarship Fund

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Kevin F. Proch 6/30/1962-4/2/2022

Kevin Proch was born on June 30, 1962. Kevin and his family grew up in North Tonawanda. He graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1981. Except for a few years in Florida as an adult, he lived his whole life in North Tonawanda.

As a youngster Kevin spent many summer hours at Payne Park and Memorial Pool. This was the beginning of his long association with the Recreation Department. It was during High School that Kevin became certified as a lifeguard. He first began working for the NT Recreational Department at Wurlitzer Pool and Memorial Pool. It would be years later that Kevin returned to work for the North Tonawanda Recreational Department to run Memorial Pool as well as to supervise kids and staff at the North Tonawanda Youth Center. 

His primary job was working for the North Tonawanda City School District as a custodian. His job responsibilities extended beyond the domestic engineering check lists. Kevin was present for many of the NT athletic contests. He was the self-imposed cheerleader for all teams, encouraging kids to perform to the best of their abilities.

 

He was a father figure for many students and young athletes alike. 

To honor Kevin and his contributions to NTHS athletics and the North Tonawanda Recreation Department, his family and friends are establishing the Kevin Proch Scholarship Fund. 1 senior who was a high athlete AND a past participant of a Recreation Department program, will receive a yet to be determined amount of funds to be used towards post high school expenses.

On December 28, 2024, we will hold the Kevin Proch 3v3 Memorial Basketball Tournament and Skills Competition. There will be youth and high school divisions playing from 9 AM until approximately 5 PM at The REC in North Tonawanda.

 

We are seeking donations of gift certificates and scratch off lottery tickets to be used for raffle prizes. Monetary donations will also be collected to be used toward tournament operational costs.