Youngstown - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Robert Siffren as celebrant, preceded by a 9:45 a.m. prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, for Neil DellArco, 99, of Youngstown, who passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 26, 2015. Neil will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity and smile. He was born April 21, 1916 in Colver, Pennsylvania, the son of Mattia and Emperiale (Trella) DellArco. Neil graduated from The Rayen School and attended Youngstown College (under the GI Bill) earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and completed his Masters Degree in Education at Westminster College. He also attended Akron and Kent State Universities for post graduate courses working on his Doctorate in school administration. Neil received a Fullbright Scholarship for a summer at the University of Tehran, Iran and also a summer at the University of Guadajara, Mexico. Neil spent his entire teaching career in the Niles City School District. He retired in 1982, but continued to do Home Bound instruction for another ten years in both Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Neil maintained a strong belief in education, citing it is one of the contributing factors to his family's success. Neil was very committed to his volunteer work at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, where he was a Eucharistic minister, lector, past member of parish council, member of the Vestibule Club and a usher for many years at the noon mass. He also volunteered regularly at the St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen. Neil enjoyed writing for the "Senior News" for many years. He researched military history and authored articles titled "Lest We Forget". This was a tribute to honor the men and women who served in the armed forces and their country. Neil served his country for 18 years with military service. His career began with the local unit of the Ohio National Guard, 145th infantry, was Sergeant with the Tank Driving School at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. He served for 33 months in active duty during World War II, as a Sergeant with the Airborne School, Fort Benning, Georgia, where he earned both the Parachute and Glider Wings with 23 jumps and 20 glider landings. Neil was awarded the following decorations for his service to our country, the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the American Theater Service Medal. Following his Honorable Discharge from the United States Army, he volunteered for service in the local Signal Corps and served as a First Sgt with the 348th Engineer Company. Neil continued to be involved and was two time Post Commander of the Charles Marino Post #3, Youngstown and State Commander, National Junior Vice Commander of the Italian American War Veterans. He leaves behind to hold on to his precious memories his beloved wife of over 43 years the former Mary Simone, whom he married on June 15, 1972, two daughters Dolores (Victor) Angel of Cincinnati and Diane Kirk of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, three grandsons John E. Kirk IV of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthew (Amanda) Angel and Mark (Amy) Angel both of Cincinnati and six great grandchildren Brandon, Alexis, Taylor, Kaitlin, Andrew and Dylan. Besides his parents Neil was preceded in death by seven brothers John, Thomas, Ray, Lewis, Fred, William "Lefty" and Samuel DellArco, two sisters Nancy Perrotta and Theresa Gragg and his step siblings Ben and Antonette. Family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Entombment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, where the great men from the United States Army will provide military honors for Neil. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to DellArco family. In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made in Neil's memory to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown, Ohio 44505 or to Hospice of The Valley (Bereavement Department), 5190 Market St., Boardman, Ohio 44512.