George Farris 1935-2019

George will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his smile, sense of humor, and also as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He was born March 29, 1935, in Youngstown, the son of George and Tackla (Nasser) Farris and was a lifelong area resident.

George was a 1953 graduate of Ursuline High School and proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of St. Maron Church.

George was employed as a salesman for Sugardale Meat Co., was a meat-cutter for Sparkle Markets and retired as a salesman from Castle Brand Meats. Upon retirement, George then worked as a courtesy driver for Sweeney Chevrolet, Buick, GMC along with the Embassy Banquet Center and Fusillo Catering.

George had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed cooking for all the holidays, socializing with his family and friends especially at the summer 4thof July barbeques, rooting on his favorite sport teams of Cleveland Indians and Browns and spending time with family and grandchildren.

His wife the former Frances C. “Franny” Azara, whom he married Aug. 21, 1965, died April 11, 2017.

He leaves behind to hold onto his precious memories, two daughters, Michele Farris of Austintown and Joy (Michael) Coman, with whom he made his home; six grandchildren, Jacob, Ryan and Olivia Coman, Jacci and Danny Sebastian and John Burk; and two great-grandchildren, Bentley and Mason Burk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.

Besides his parents and wife, George was preceded in death by a son, Dominic Anthony Sebastian; seven brothers, Fredrick, Joseph, Nassar, James, John, William and Edward Farris; and a sister, Elizabeth Farris.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., where the Prayers of Incense prayer service will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friends and family may also pay respects on Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, 2019, from 9 until 9:45 a.m. at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

There will be a divine Liturgy of Christian burial held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2019, at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, with Chorbishop Michael Kail as celebrant and Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa as co-celebrant.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to George’s Family.

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