Nick J. Salapata, 62, passed away peacefully, at 7:15am, Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Brierfield Manor. Austintown following a five year illness. Nick was born in Warren, Ohio on August 1, 1954 the son of the late John Paul and Mary Carmela (Chuirazzi) Salapata and has lived in Niles all his life.
Nick was employed for 38 years for the City of Niles Street Department and retired in 2010. He was a 1972 Niles McKinley High School graduate, member of Saint Stephen Church, the Niles Order of the Moose Lodge, and Niles Frontliners organization.
Nick enjoyed golfing and organized the St. Stephen Church annual golf outing fundraiser. He also was an expert at making wine and was a longtime Niles Youth League baseball coach. Nick was a huge fan, watched and supported the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Indians, Cavaliers and Dodgers.
Nick is survived by his wife Rosalind Flaviano Salapata whom he married September 5, 2010, a son Andrew Salapata of Boardman, a daughter Samantha Salapata of Norwalk, Oh, a step son Michael Mann and a step daughter Vanessa Mann both of Niles, a brother, Harry (Kathy) Salapata of Niles, three sisters, Rosemary Neal, Carolyn Salapata both of Niles, Marilyn (Dennis) Stevens of Girard, numerious nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces living in the area.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 5:00pm, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Saint Stephen Church with Rev. Richard Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the services.
Funeral arrangements are by Holeton-Yuhasz funeral Home, visit holetonyuhasz.com to view this tribute and send condolences. Material contributions may be made in his memory to Niles Community Services, 401 Vienna Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446
Mass of Christian Burial
AUG 2. 5:00 PM (EDT)
St. Stephen Church
129 West Park Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
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