Joseph A. Warino

Canfield – Joseph A. Warino, 96, of Canfield, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, February 8, 2024, after a brief illness with his loving family by his side. 

Joe will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, sense of humor, quick wit, and smile.  

He was born February 7, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of James and Philomena “Fannie” (Green) Warino and was a lifelong area resident.

Joe was proud of his Italian heritage and growing up on the Eastside where he graduated from East High School as a “Golden Bear”. He then proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II earning the rank of Tech 5. Joe was stationed both stateside and overseas in Japan for several months and while there, he met a beautiful young army woman named Doris D. Copp, who was also stationed overseas. Joe was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan for his service. Upon receiving an Honorable Discharge on November 2, 1947, Joe returned home and was reunited with Doris, who became the love of his life. They were married on August 12, 1950, and spent over 58 wonderful years together until her passing on September 24, 2008.    

Joe attended Youngstown College before having a lengthy career as an insurance agent and retiring from the Prudential Insurance Company.    

He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church and the VFW Post 8841.  

Joe enjoyed socializing daily at the Southern Park Mall with all his friends who called him “Handsome Joe” and was an avid golfer. 

Joe leaves behind to hold his memories his two sons Gary (Shellie) Warino of Mineral Ridge and Joseph V. (Linda) Warino with whom he made his home, his seven grandchildren Greg (Jennifer) Warino, Stacie (Steve) Juart, Rachael Warino, Joseph A. (Jennifer) Warino, Charles T. (Stephanie) Warino, Dr. Lindsey A. (Dustin) Dohse and Emily (John) Moran and thirteen great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

Besides his parents and wife, Joe was preceded in death by his brothers Nicholas, Morris and James Warino and sisters Mary Gianoglio, Phyllis Romeo and Rose Liguore.  

Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday, February 12, 2024, from 11:00 am until 11:50 am in the chapel of St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman, where a Funeral Mass will follow at 12:00 pm with the very Rev. Msgr. John Zuraw J.C.L., V.G. as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Austintown with military honors provided by the great men and women of from the United States Army.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Ross & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

On behalf of Joseph’s family, they would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the entire staff of the Hospice House for all the care and compassion shown to them and to Joseph at this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made in Joseph’s name to either Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Rd., Poland, Ohio 44514 or the Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 N. Lipkey Rd., North Jackson, Ohio 44451.

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