Chelsey Santucci
Owner, Funeral Director & Embalmer
Since Chelsey was in the third grade, at St. Charles Elementary School, he always dreamed of being a Funeral Director. It's a passion for him, and always has been. He loves working with people in their most difficult times and strives to make things a little easier for them. Chelsey graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1997 and went on to attend Youngstown State University. He graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration in 2002 and continued on to graduate in 2003 from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with an Associates Degree. Chelsey, along with his staff, always goes the extra mile. They are a family-owned business with strong ties to our community.
Associations:
Member Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Member St Maron Church
Vestibule Club
Italian Festival Committee
Finance Council
Former Parish Council Member
Eucharistic Minister
Usher
President of Wolves Club Den VI
Former President & Member Tri County Funeral Directors Association
Ohio Funeral Directors Association
Ohio Funeral Embalmers Association
Knights of Columbus 3rd & 4th Degree
Sons of Italy Lodge 2359
Cornerstone Coaches
Arco Club
Johnson Club
Youngstown Morra League
Chelsey Santucci
Owner, Funeral Director & Embalmer
Since Chelsey was in the third grade, at St. Charles Elementary School, he always dreamed of being a Funeral Director. It's a passion for him, and always has been. He loves working with people in their most difficult times and strives to make things a little easier for them. Chelsey graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1997 and went on to attend Youngstown State University. He graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration in 2002 and continued on to graduate in 2003 from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with an Associates Degree. Chelsey, along with his staff, always goes the extra mile. They are a family-owned business with strong ties to our community.
Associations:
Member Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Member St Maron Church
Vestibule Club
Italian Festival Committee
Finance Council
Former Parish Council Member
Eucharistic Minister
Usher
President of Wolves Club Den VI
Former President & Member Tri County Funeral Directors Association
Ohio Funeral Directors Association
Ohio Funeral Embalmers Association
Knights of Columbus 3rd & 4th Degree
Sons of Italy Lodge 2359
Cornerstone Coaches
Arco Club
Johnson Club
Youngstown Morra League
Joseph Carrier
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Joe is a proud native of Youngstown's west side. He graduated from Saint Christine Elementary School in 2010 and is a member of the 2014 graduating class of Ursuline High School. Joe earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from John Carroll University in 2018 and his Associate's Degree from The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2019. He is the son of Nancy Gelonese-Kirchner and Joseph P. Carrier Sr. and the grandson of Funeral Director and Embalmer, Eugene Gelonese, who passed away in 1978. Joe and his wife, Ashley (Amendol) Carrier, belong to Saint Christine Parish in Youngstown.
Affiliations and Honors:
Church Organist and Pianist
Founding Member of "The Steel Street Band"
Eagle of the Cross Recipient 2014
2nd Degree Knight of Columbus
Certified Celebrant
Eucharistic Minister
Joseph Carrier
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Joe is a proud native of Youngstown's west side. He graduated from Saint Christine Elementary School in 2010 and is a member of the 2014 graduating class of Ursuline High School. Joe earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from John Carroll University in 2018 and his Associate's Degree from The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 2019. He is the son of Nancy Gelonese-Kirchner and Joseph P. Carrier Sr. and the grandson of Funeral Director and Embalmer, Eugene Gelonese, who passed away in 1978. Joe and his wife, Ashley (Amendol) Carrier, belong to Saint Christine Parish in Youngstown.
Affiliations and Honors:
Church Organist and Pianist
Founding Member of "The Steel Street Band"
Eagle of the Cross Recipient 2014
2nd Degree Knight of Columbus
Certified Celebrant
Eucharistic Minister
Mary D. Rossi
1940 - 2019
Mary Rossi was married to Peter Rossi Jr. of Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel. She has three children and three grandchildren. Mary retired in 1990 after 31 years in the Warren City School District.
Mary was a Funeral Director with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, as well as Co-Owner and Secretary at Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel. Mary graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Education and in Elementary Education.
Affiliations Include:
Past President of Panhellenic Assoc. – 1972
Ohio Funeral Directors Assoc.
Tri-Co Funeral Directors Assoc.
National Funeral Directors Assoc.
N.E.O. Retired Teachers Assoc.
Chartered Member of Tri-Co Summer Enrichment Program for Handicapped Children
Member and Past Vice President of Mahoning Valley Machine Knitters Guild
Mother of the Year, Warren – 1974
Mary enjoyed tennis, golf, bowling, snow skiing, and machine knitting. Mary’s attention to detail, compassion for families, and quality of presentation is what set her apart.
Mary’s influence on Mr. Santucci has made his business what it is today: a place of experience, trust, and professionalism.
Mary passed away in April of 2019, but her spirit and memories will remain with the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home family for years to come.
Mary D. Rossi
1940 - 2019
Mary Rossi was married to Peter Rossi Jr. of Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel. She has three children and three grandchildren. Mary retired in 1990 after 31 years in the Warren City School District.
Mary was a Funeral Director with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, as well as Co-Owner and Secretary at Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel. Mary graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Education and in Elementary Education.
Affiliations Include:
Past President of Panhellenic Assoc. – 1972
Ohio Funeral Directors Assoc.
Tri-Co Funeral Directors Assoc.
National Funeral Directors Assoc.
N.E.O. Retired Teachers Assoc.
Chartered Member of Tri-Co Summer Enrichment Program for Handicapped Children
Member and Past Vice President of Mahoning Valley Machine Knitters Guild
Mother of the Year, Warren – 1974
Mary enjoyed tennis, golf, bowling, snow skiing, and machine knitting. Mary’s attention to detail, compassion for families, and quality of presentation is what set her apart.
Mary’s influence on Mr. Santucci has made his business what it is today: a place of experience, trust, and professionalism.
Mary passed away in April of 2019, but her spirit and memories will remain with the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home family for years to come.
Michael A. Baca
Contract Manager
Mike is our Contract Manager. Mike has a BSBA, Major in Accounting and Minor in Economics and Finance. He is a Cardinal Mooney graduate from the Class of 1982.
His affiliations include:
Knights of Columbus Immacolata
Wolves Club Den VI – Treasurer
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Finance Committee
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Festival Treasurer
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Vestibule Club Treasurer
Michael A. Baca
Contract Manager
Mike is our Contract Manager. Mike has a BSBA, Major in Accounting and Minor in Economics and Finance. He is a Cardinal Mooney graduate from the Class of 1982.
His affiliations include:
Knights of Columbus Immacolata
Wolves Club Den VI – Treasurer
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Finance Committee
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Festival Treasurer
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Vestibule Club Treasurer
William Petruzzi
Funeral Associate
Bill has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2010. It is his responsibility to escort the funeral procession. He particularly enjoys working with the staff at Rossi & Santucci.
Bill is a Paralegal and studied Engineering for two years in college.
Bill feels that the attention and compassion that are shown to grieving families, is what sets Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home apart. He feels that Chelsey Santucci is by far, the best at what he does.
Affiliations include:
Senior Server, Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Usher, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Vestibule Club, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Gold League Committee Member, Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Hall of Fame, East High School
Participant, Wolves Club
William Petruzzi
Funeral Associate
Bill has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2010. It is his responsibility to escort the funeral procession. He particularly enjoys working with the staff at Rossi & Santucci.
Bill is a Paralegal and studied Engineering for two years in college.
Bill feels that the attention and compassion that are shown to grieving families, is what sets Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home apart. He feels that Chelsey Santucci is by far, the best at what he does.
Affiliations include:
Senior Server, Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Usher, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Vestibule Club, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Gold League Committee Member, Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Hall of Fame, East High School
Participant, Wolves Club
Donald Ronyak
Funeral Associate
Don has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2012. He enjoys service to others, and feels that caring and extra attention to the needs and wishes of the family, is what makes Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home excel.
Don retired from Packard Electric in 1999, after 35 years of service.
His affiliations include:
Usher, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Festival Committee, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Vestibule Club, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Senior Server, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Donald Ronyak
Funeral Associate
Don has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2012. He enjoys service to others, and feels that caring and extra attention to the needs and wishes of the family, is what makes Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home excel.
Don retired from Packard Electric in 1999, after 35 years of service.
His affiliations include:
Usher, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Festival Committee, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Vestibule Club, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Senior Server, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Renee Santoro
Funeral Associate
Renee has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2008. She enjoys assisting family members during their difficult time. She feels delivers assuring comfort to family and friends. She enjoys being there to help in any way that she can.
Renee feels that Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home is a family oriented funeral home. She, along with the rest of the staff strive to make the process as easy as possible on the grieving family. She feels that an asset of the company is that they listen to the desires and wishes of the family, and then do their absolute best to meet those needs.
Renee was inspired to serve families in their time of need, when her own father passed away in 2007. She knew she wanted to help others get through their painful times. She feels honored and proud to be a part of Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home.
Renee Santoro
Funeral Associate
Renee has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2008. She enjoys assisting family members during their difficult time. She feels delivers assuring comfort to family and friends. She enjoys being there to help in any way that she can.
Renee feels that Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home is a family oriented funeral home. She, along with the rest of the staff strive to make the process as easy as possible on the grieving family. She feels that an asset of the company is that they listen to the desires and wishes of the family, and then do their absolute best to meet those needs.
Renee was inspired to serve families in their time of need, when her own father passed away in 2007. She knew she wanted to help others get through their painful times. She feels honored and proud to be a part of Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home.
David A. Palombaro
Funeral Associate
Dave has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2012. He has enjoyed being retired, and loves the idea that he is able to use his retirement time, to assist families during their time of need.
He feels that Chelsey Santucci makes you feel as though you are apart of a big family, and that Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home goes the extra mile.
Affiliations include:
Knights of Columbus
3rd Degree "274"
4th Degree Assembly "826"
37th Division Veterans Assoc.
4th Ward Youngstown
Parishioner, St. Anthony's Church
David A. Palombaro
Funeral Associate
Dave has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2012. He has enjoyed being retired, and loves the idea that he is able to use his retirement time, to assist families during their time of need.
He feels that Chelsey Santucci makes you feel as though you are apart of a big family, and that Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home goes the extra mile.
Affiliations include:
Knights of Columbus
3rd Degree "274"
4th Degree Assembly "826"
37th Division Veterans Assoc.
4th Ward Youngstown
Parishioner, St. Anthony's Church
Alfonso Pecchia
Funeral Associate
Al has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2018. He was born in Baiano, Italy and came to America in 1971. He has a BFA from YSU (1993) and also graduated from Campbell Memorial HS. He enjoys the close friendships between the staff and the respect they show for each other. He feels that families should choose Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home because they take pride in giving grieving families the special care they need during their difficult times.
His affiliations include:
Usher, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Festival Committee, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Spaghetti Dinner volunteer at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Knights of Columbus member, Immacolata Council #15086
Alfonso Pecchia
Funeral Associate
Al has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2018. He was born in Baiano, Italy and came to America in 1971. He has a BFA from YSU (1993) and also graduated from Campbell Memorial HS. He enjoys the close friendships between the staff and the respect they show for each other. He feels that families should choose Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home because they take pride in giving grieving families the special care they need during their difficult times.
His affiliations include:
Usher, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Festival Committee, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Spaghetti Dinner volunteer at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Knights of Columbus member, Immacolata Council #15086
James DeToro
Funeral Associate
Jim has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2019. He feels that working at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home allows him to continue to serve people in their time of need.
Jim is a retired school teacher, coach, and Athletic Director at Liberty High School where he began in 1978. Service to others is something that he feels has always been his calling in life.
The care and compassion of the staff at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home is what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the valley.
Affiliations include:
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Lector, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Treasurer, Knights of Columbus Immacolata Council #15086
Commissioner, All American Athletic Conference
Adviser to the Athletic Department, Liberty HS
James DeToro
Funeral Associate
Jim has been with Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home since 2019. He feels that working at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home allows him to continue to serve people in their time of need.
Jim is a retired school teacher, coach, and Athletic Director at Liberty High School where he began in 1978. Service to others is something that he feels has always been his calling in life.
The care and compassion of the staff at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home is what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the valley.
Affiliations include:
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Lector, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Treasurer, Knights of Columbus Immacolata Council #15086
Commissioner, All American Athletic Conference
Adviser to the Athletic Department, Liberty HS
