Tripodi Sr . Obit Photo 12-23-2011

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Joseph Tripodi Sr.
Date Of Birth:October 3, 1934
Date Of Death:December 23, 2011
Service Date:CALLING HOURS ~ Monday, December 26, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL ~ Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 10 am at St. Stephen Church
BURIAL ~ Niles City Cemetery

NILES - Joseph Anthony Tripodi Sr., 77, passed away Friday morning, December 23, 2011 at his home.
 
He was born in Niles on October 3, 1934 the son of Anthony and Domenica (Viole) Tripodi Sr. and resided in this community most of his life.
 
Joseph was a 1953 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a United States Army Veteran. He retired in 1997 after working 28 years as a millwright at General Motors Lordstown.  A member of St. Stephen Church, he enjoyed classic cars, Oldsmobiles, polka music and playing the accordion and organ.
 
He is survived by his wife Jean (Freel) Tripodi whom he married on June 20, 1959; six children, Joseph (Brenda) Tripodi Jr. of Niles, Bob (Roberta) Tripodi of Medina, Cindy (Jeff) Perry of Niles, John Tripodi of Niles, Tim Tripodi of Niles, Dave Tripodi of Niles; six grandchildren, Jared Tripodi, Sherri Tripodi, Ronnie (Vanessa) Clark, Hollie (Donnie) Bernard, Kevin Kucinski, Deana (Tom) Perkins; six great grandchildren; brother, Lawrence (Mary Jane) Tripodi of Niles; sister, Mary Tripodi of Niles.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Anthony Tripodi Jr., Louis Tripodi and a daughter in law, Roxann Tripodi.
 
Calling Hours will be Monday, December 26, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 10 am at St. Stephen Church. Rev. Thomas Kraszewski will be the celebrant.  Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Church.


  • From: Beverly(Perry) Toth
    Location:Georgetown, Texas

    So very sorry to hear about Joe. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.


  • From: Stephanie Delrosso-Preston

    We are so sorry to hear about Joe passing away. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. Greg Delrosso & Stephanie (Delrosso) Preston


  • From: Judy Bogan
    Location:North Carolina

    Dear John and family. So sorry to hear of your father's death. My prayers are with you and your family. Love. Judy Bogan


  • From: Ken and Denise Taillon - Raub
    Location:Toledo, Ohio

    Jean, We are very sorry to hear about Joe. Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. Love, Ken and Denise


  • From: Sharon Gordon
    Location:Warren

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sharon Gordon


  • From: Sharon Gordon
    Location:Warren

    Thinking of you and your family!!