Kevin Patrick Hurst, 54, of Kapaa, Hawaii, formerly of Andover, CT passed away on May 13, 2015 from complications due to his paralysis. Kevin was born to James and Patricia Hurst of Andover on June 6, 1960. As a young man, Kevin was an excellent athlete. In 1975, Kevin suffered a spinal cord injury while playing football which in turn left him a quadriplegic for the remainder of his life. He graduated from East Catholic High School in 1978, where he was a member of the Hall of Fame and the National Honor Society. He went on to receive his BA from the University of California Riverside and his MBA from Arizona State University. He also received his CPA and moved to Hawaii where he became a successful businessman. Kevin never let his handicap interfere with his ambitions; he faced his challenges heroically and was an inspiration to all who knew him. Besides his parents, Kevin is survived by his siblings and their spouses Patricia and Robert Bascom of Summerville, South Carolina, Thomas and Shari Hurst of Andover, Luciann and John Norton of Hampton, and Timothy Hurst of Lebanon. He also leaves 26 nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 22nd at 10:00 AM at St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, 32 Hebron Rd, Bolton, CT 06043 followed by burial in Bolton Center Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to East Catholic High School Kevin Hurst Scholarship. The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester has care of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com