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SMALDINO Caroline N. Costello 1927-2011

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SMALDINO Caroline N. Costello 1927-2011

Posted: 11 Sep 2011 12:34PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
STRUTHERS, Ohio – Caroline Nancy Smaldino, 83, died Sept. 6, 2011, at Hospice House after a long illness.

Mrs. Smaldino was born Nov. 11, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) a daughter of John and Nancy Nardella Costello.

She was a 1946 graduate of Youngstown East High School. Mrs. Smaldino was the owner operator of Smaldino’s Family Restaurant in North Lima, Ohio with her husband, Paul, for 35 years. She was a member of St. Charles Church of Boardman, OHIO.

She was widely known for never turning away anyone that was penniless or hungry. Her generosity was unsurpassed. Many travelers exiting the turnpike in need of food and without funds were assisted by her. To her family, she was the wind beneath their wings. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, who along with her husband, Paul, took their children and their families on many wonderful vacations to Myrtle Beach, S.C.

She leaves her husband, Paul, whom she married Nov. 25, 1948; two daughters, Paula (James) Visingardi of Poland, Ohio and Angela (David) Pasquino of Summerville, S.C.; a son, Gary (Diane) Smaldino of Boardman, Ohio; a nephew and niece, Tex and Nancy Matheney of Struthers, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Laurie (Jeff) Dieter, Jimmy Visingardi, Ashley Visingardi, Anthony Visingardi, Tom Pavlich, Paul Pavlich, Jenna Smaldino, Matthew Smaldino and Mark Smaldino; and two great-grandchildren, Ella Dieter and Aubrey Dieter.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; sisters, Phyliss Meli and Mary DeRamo; and brothers, Julius, Mike and Louis Costello.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church in Boardman .

Interment will follow at Poland Riverside Cemetery.

Friends will be received today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland Chapel, where a prayer service will be held Friday at 10:15 a.m. prior to processing to church.

The Smaldino family would appreciate material contributions honoring Caroline to be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharott Road, Poland, OH 44514.

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