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Santie Dominic Lofaro 1924-2012 Mahoning County, Ohio

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Santie Dominic Lofaro 1924-2012 Mahoning County, Ohio

Posted: 5 Jun 2012 12:14PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Edited: 5 Jun 2012 12:23PM GMT
Surnames: Scarfo, Cover, Biaselle, Ricciardulli
POLAND, Ohio – Santie Dominic “Bull” Lofaro, 87, a prominent concrete contractor, who passed away Sunday morning, June 3, 2012, with his loving family by his side.

Santie will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends.

He was born June 26, 1924, in Campbell, Ohio the son of Carmelo and Francesca (Scarfo) Lofaro and was a lifelong area resident.

Santie was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and long time member of the Sacred Heart Church.

He worked for over 20 years at Youngstown Sheet and Tube while also learning the trade of a cement finisher.
Upon mastering his trade, he then was owner and president of the Lofaro Concrete Construction Company for over 60 years.
Santie worked in 27 states, specializing in extruding curbing and was awarded a patent by the United States of America for the cut off blade for the curbing machine.

Santie loved bowling and traveling to Las Vegas.
He was an animal lover and loved his dogs.

Santie also was a sports enthusiast and his favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys, but he was also a diehard Cleveland Indians fan, and his all time favorite player is the legend, Babe Ruth.

He leaves behind to hold on to his memories, his children, Sandra Nail, with whom he shared his home, Samuel (Valerie) Lofaro of Struthers, Ohio, Joseph Lofaro of Brookfield, Ohio, Ronald (Karen) Lofaro of Canfield, Ohio, Debbie Zuzga of Boardman, Ohio and Kathy (John) Zalovick of Youngstown, OH; two stepchildren, Tom Cover of Columbus, Ohio and Barbara Love of Florida; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; his former wife of over 25 years and the mother to his seven children, Ann Lofaro; a sister-in-law, Betty Lofaro; and several nieces and nephews, which includes the singer, Tony Bennet, who is a third cousin.

Besides his parents and wife of over 25 years, the former Deloris Cover, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lofaro; grandson, Johnny Zalovick; son-in-law, Leo Nail Sr.; two brothers, Samuel and Joseph Lofaro; and two sisters, Mary Biaselle and Antonette (Toby) Ricciardulli.

Friends may call on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. in Boardman, Ohio.

Entombment will take place at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Coitsville, Ohio.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book or send condolences to the Lofaro family.

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