Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Christ Our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Church in Struthers, for Vito Rosario Carchedi, 70, who passed away Friday evening, May 6, 2016, with his family by his side.. Vito was born Oct 7, 1945 in Youngstown. He was the son of Alessandro and Nicolina (Malacaria) Carchedi. He was a 1963 graduate of LowelIviIIe High School and earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education from Youngstown State University in 1967. Vito was an English teacher at Struthers High School, retiring in 1996. Upon retirement, his focus was being "papa" to his two grandchildren, Natalie and Vince. His Iove of books, the ability to speak about any subject, and his dedication to his faith are a few of the many reasons people enjoyed being in his presence. Vito embraced his Italian heritage and truly enjoyed sharing in life-long traditions with his family. He was a true friend, and people welcomed his company, his "singing" voice, his sense of humor and advice. Vito was president of the Society of Saint John Chrysostom, Youngstown-Warren Ohio Chapter. Besides his wife, the love of his life, Donna (Marapese) Carchedi, whom he married June 17, 1967,he will remembered lovingly by his daughter, Chris (Tom) Hensperger; his two grandchildren whom he adored, Natalie and Vince; a brother Ted (Mary Jo) Carchedi; brother-in-law, Bob Pushkar, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Vito was preceded in death by his parents, Alessandro and Nicolina; his two sisters, Mary Pushkar and Barbara Hutchinson; his parents-in-law, Ben and Virginia Marapese; and sister-in-law, Mary Jane McCormick. Friends may call from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, South Avenue in Boardman, 44512, where there will be a Byzantine Wake Service held at 7:30 p.m . Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals. com to view this tribute and send condolences to Vito's family.

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