GIRARD - John J. “Pizzy” Pozega, 91, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital Saturday evening March 15, 2014. (Mahoning County)
John was born February 7, 1923, in Girard, Ohio, the son of Mile (Michael) and Barbara (Malinar) Pozega.
John, known to many as “Pizzy,” worked at The Ohio Leather Works of 30 years until it closed. He then worked at Wonder Bread and he retired from Trumbull County where he worked in maintenance at the Trumbull County, Ohio Court House.
John was a World War II Army veteran where he was in several battles and campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe.
He married Mary C. Krohmer on July 2, 1949. She passed away August 25, 1992.
He was a member of St. Rose Church
John is survived by one son, Tom Pozega of Hermitage, Pa.; two daughters, Linda L. Pozega and Diana L. Pozega both of Girard, OH; two brothers, Michael Pozega of Liberty, Ohio and Steve Pozega of Girard; two sisters, Gladys Miller of Vienna, Ohio and Barbara Cercone of Girard; two sister-in-laws, Dolores Peters and Elizabeth Murberger both of Poland, Ohio; two grandchildren, Tara and Allison; two great-grandchildren, Nolan and Claire; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be Sunday March 23, 2014 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the McClurkin Memorial Chapel in Girard, Ohio.
Funeral Mass will be Monday March 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St Rose Church.
There will be prayers at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning at McClurkin Memorial Chapel prior to the church mass.
The family would like to thank Dr. Spratt and his staff, St Elizabeth ER & NEO Intensive Care Unit, and Hospice of The Valley.
Arrangements by McVean, Hughes & McClurkin Funeral Home.
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