Eleanor R. Simari

Boardman – Eleanor R. Simari, 97, of Boardman passed away on Monday morning, September 16, 2024 at her home, with her sons by her side.

Eleanor was born on November 22, 1926 on the East Side of Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Anthony and Lucetta (Sebastian) Napoli.

She was a 1945 graduate of East High School and worked for the Truscon Steel Company during the war. She also worked as a clerk at Strouss Hershberg for over four years.

On June 25, 1949, Eleanor married the love of her life, Joseph E. “Joe” Simari of Hillsville, PA, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. They were blessed with 65 years of marriage until Joe’s passing in 2014.

In addition to being a proud homemaker, Eleanor was devoted to her Catholic faith. While living in Campbell, OH, Eleanor and her family belonged to St. John the Baptist Church, where she was a frequent BINGO volunteer. After moving to Boardman, the Simari’s joined St. Charles Parish. Whether it was at her parish or at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Eleanor always found time to volunteer her time to help.

Eleanor was a wonderful cook and enjoyed traveling and reading. She was an avid Cleveland Indians/Guardians fan and never missed watching a game. Eleanor enjoyed a good game of cards and belonged to a card club for 50 years. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family, especially at their family vacation house. Eleanor will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Eleanor will always be remembered by her two sons, Joseph Simari of Cleveland and Matthew Simari (Rene M. DePizzo Simari) of Boardman; four grandchildren, Joe (Kelly) Simari, Calie (Jeff) Hollinshead, Megan Simari (Scott Meechan), and Matthew Simari and beloved great grandchildren, Cecilia Marie, Joseph Dominic, Phoebe Kathleen, Dominic Edward, Josephine Alice and Lucetta Eleanor.

Besides her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Simari; brothers, Jay and George Napoli and daughter-in-law, Joanne M. Restivo Simari.

Eleanor’s family wishes to thank the caring staff of Sanctuary Hospice and the wonderful caregivers from Home Care Specialized Senior Care, Kim Rice and Jacki Berggren, for their loving and tender care towards Eleanor.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 10 to 11am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am with the Very Rev. Msgr. John Zuraw J.C.L., V.G. as celebrant. 

A private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Eleanor’s name to Sanctuary Hospice, 6715 Tippecanoe Rd Ste. B-101, Canfield, OH 44406 OR Angel’s for Animals, 4750 OH-165, Canfield, OH 44406.

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