Anthony Giampetro

Staff report

Anthony D. Giampetro, a lifelong resident of Youngstown, turned 100 years old on June 9, 2020.

He was born June 9, 1920, and was president of his class when he graduated from Youngstown East High School in 1938. Later, he served proudly with the US Army Air Force for 30 years including during World War II. He was a ground crew mechanic, working on single engine fighter aircraft. At various times, he was based in England, Tunisia, Algeria, Sicily, and mainland Italy.

After his military service, he attended Youngstown College (now Youngstown State University) and graduated in 1949. Not long afterward, he would become a principal in the accounting firm of Reali, Giampetro, and Scott. He has long since retired, but to this day, he still performs tax service for some of his long-term clients. He is also retired from volunteering with Trumbull County Mobile Meals.

Tony’s wife Rosemary, whom he married Nov. 28, 1946, died Oct. 18, 1994. They had one daughter together, Annette (Robert) Meek. Tony also has two grandsons and two great-grandchildren.