POLAND — Charles "Lardy" Thomas Congemi Sr. 96, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 with his family by his side.
He was born in Youngstown July 31, 1924, to Michael Congemi and Petrina DiMaggio Congemi who had immigrated to this country from Sicily, Italy. He worked at Aeroquip (Republic Rubber) for 33 years and at the State of Ohio Liquor Control Dept. for 10 years. Lardy was a member of the Youngstown Umpires Association which he enjoyed immensely and allowed him to interact with hundreds of children. As a young man, he participated in several bowling leagues at the McGuffey Lanes and played sandlot baseball in the Youngstown area. He was a strong supporter of his son's athletic endeavors through the many years of their young lives. He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching his favorite local sports team. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46 where he was stationed in Hattiesburg, Miss. After his military service, he met the love of his life, Rita DeCaprio in New Castle. They married June 7, 1947. Rita preceded him in death (April 17, 2018) after 71 years of marriage. Rita and Charles raised their family on the East Side of Youngstown. Together, they were well respected for their religious and family values which continues to live on in their children and grandchildren.
Rita and Charles raised sons Michael (Dana) Congemi of Poland, Charles (Kathleen) Congemi of Las Vegas and Samuel (Joyce) Congemi of Youngstown. They had 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with another expected in August.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Congemi, and his sisters Faye Burnich and Nellie Boak.
A private service was held Thursday (June 3) at Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. He was laid to rest with his wife at Calvary Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to send condolences to Lardy's family.
He was born in Youngstown July 31, 1924, to Michael Congemi and Petrina DiMaggio Congemi who had immigrated to this country from Sicily, Italy. He worked at Aeroquip (Republic Rubber) for 33 years and at the State of Ohio Liquor Control Dept. for 10 years. Lardy was a member of the Youngstown Umpires Association which he enjoyed immensely and allowed him to interact with hundreds of children. As a young man, he participated in several bowling leagues at the McGuffey Lanes and played sandlot baseball in the Youngstown area. He was a strong supporter of his son's athletic endeavors through the many years of their young lives. He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching his favorite local sports team. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46 where he was stationed in Hattiesburg, Miss. After his military service, he met the love of his life, Rita DeCaprio in New Castle. They married June 7, 1947. Rita preceded him in death (April 17, 2018) after 71 years of marriage. Rita and Charles raised their family on the East Side of Youngstown. Together, they were well respected for their religious and family values which continues to live on in their children and grandchildren.
Rita and Charles raised sons Michael (Dana) Congemi of Poland, Charles (Kathleen) Congemi of Las Vegas and Samuel (Joyce) Congemi of Youngstown. They had 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with another expected in August.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Congemi, and his sisters Faye Burnich and Nellie Boak.
A private service was held Thursday (June 3) at Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. He was laid to rest with his wife at Calvary Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to send condolences to Lardy's family.
POLAND — Charles "Lardy" Thomas Congemi Sr. 96, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 with his family by his side.
He was born in Youngstown July 31, 1924, to Michael Congemi and Petrina DiMaggio Congemi who had immigrated to this country from Sicily, Italy. He worked at Aeroquip (Republic Rubber) for 33 years and at the State of Ohio Liquor Control Dept. for 10 years. Lardy was a member of the Youngstown Umpires Association which he enjoyed immensely and allowed him to interact with hundreds of children. As a young man, he participated in several bowling leagues at the McGuffey Lanes and played sandlot baseball in the Youngstown area. He was a strong supporter of his son's athletic endeavors through the many years of their young lives. He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching his favorite local sports team. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46 where he was stationed in Hattiesburg, Miss. After his military service, he met the love of his life, Rita DeCaprio in New Castle. They married June 7, 1947. Rita preceded him in death (April 17, 2018) after 71 years of marriage. Rita and Charles raised their family on the East Side of Youngstown. Together, they were well respected for their religious and family values which continues to live on in their children and grandchildren.
Rita and Charles raised sons Michael (Dana) Congemi of Poland, Charles (Kathleen) Congemi of Las Vegas and Samuel (Joyce) Congemi of Youngstown. They had 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with another expected in August.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Congemi, and his sisters Faye Burnich and Nellie Boak.
A private service was held Thursday (June 3) at Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. He was laid to rest with his wife at Calvary Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to send condolences to Lardy's family.
He was born in Youngstown July 31, 1924, to Michael Congemi and Petrina DiMaggio Congemi who had immigrated to this country from Sicily, Italy. He worked at Aeroquip (Republic Rubber) for 33 years and at the State of Ohio Liquor Control Dept. for 10 years. Lardy was a member of the Youngstown Umpires Association which he enjoyed immensely and allowed him to interact with hundreds of children. As a young man, he participated in several bowling leagues at the McGuffey Lanes and played sandlot baseball in the Youngstown area. He was a strong supporter of his son's athletic endeavors through the many years of their young lives. He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching his favorite local sports team. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46 where he was stationed in Hattiesburg, Miss. After his military service, he met the love of his life, Rita DeCaprio in New Castle. They married June 7, 1947. Rita preceded him in death (April 17, 2018) after 71 years of marriage. Rita and Charles raised their family on the East Side of Youngstown. Together, they were well respected for their religious and family values which continues to live on in their children and grandchildren.
Rita and Charles raised sons Michael (Dana) Congemi of Poland, Charles (Kathleen) Congemi of Las Vegas and Samuel (Joyce) Congemi of Youngstown. They had 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with another expected in August.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Congemi, and his sisters Faye Burnich and Nellie Boak.
A private service was held Thursday (June 3) at Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman. He was laid to rest with his wife at Calvary Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to send condolences to Lardy's family.
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