Canfield - There will be a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian, Rd., Youngstown, with Chorbishop Michael Kail officiating for Joseph A. Hayek, 59, of Canfield, who peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Joe will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends as a beloved brother, uncle, great uncle, godfather and friend. Words alone cannot express what he meant to his family and friends. His presence, smile, laughter, storytelling of family stories and history, will always be treasured and a huge part of his legacy. He was and always will be larger than life. By his mentoring and guidance to his nieces and nephews and so many others, he knew how to inspire, propel and drive to be your best. Knowing Joey made us all better in the way we lived our lives. He always said 'do as I say not as I did' so we could learn from his life lessons. At this time we will all celebrate who he was and what he means to those around him. He will be truly missed but will live on in each of all of us. He was born April 18, 1952 in Youngstown, the son of Alex K. and Bessie Hayek. Joe was a 1970 graduate of Ursuline High School where he was a letterman on the football team and was a 1975 graduate of Youngstown State University earning a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a minor in Accounting and Economics. He started his employment career as a District Manager with Lanier Business Equipment, then moved onto being Vice President of THG Construction Management, made salesman of the year for Homewood Homes in Columbus from 1993-1998, was a Regional Manager for Ureocoats, was a regional manager of Bardan Homes, and most recently was Director of National Accounts with Simon Roofing Company. Joe was a member of St. Maron Church, its St. Tobias Society, the Knights of St. Maron, and the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity at Youngstown State University. He was an avid sports fan especially watching football and enjoyed playing backgammon. He loved watching and cheering on his nieces and nephews in their activities. He leaves behind to hold on to his precious memories his brothers and sisters Anthony (Patricia) Hayek of Poland, Remon P. Hayek, Rosette (Joseph) Hayek, Berni (Gerald) Hamrock, and Minnie (Patrick) Casey all of Canfield, nieces and nephews Anthony (Angela) Hayek, Renee (Jack) Jackintelle, Christopher Hayek (Jen Weaver), Cherie (John) Morgan, Susan (Howie) Chien, David J. Hayek, Phillip M. Hayek, Gerald (Barbara) Hamrock, Lori (Todd) Lesko, Kathy (Richard) Durflinger, Patrick Casey, and Michael Casey and nineteen great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Thomas and Samuel Hayek. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where the Prayers of Incense Prayer Service will be held at 7:45 p.m., and again on Thursday morning, November 17, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. all at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Rd., Youngstown. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made in Joe's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN, 38105 or the Antonine Sisters, 2675 N. Lipkey Rd., North Jackson, Ohio 44451. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Hayek family. Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home Dedicated To Your Loved Ones