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Robert F. Metzinger 1928-2019

CANFIELD — Robert F. Metzinger, 91, of Canfield, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Sept. 19, 2019.

Robert was born Feb. 3, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of Peter and Rose Sich Metzinger.

He attended St. Patrick School and graduated from South High School in 1946. After graduation, Bob enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Japan until his discharge in 1948.

When he returned to Youngstown, Bob became a conductor for the Erie Railroad, retiring in 1992. While working on the railroad, Bob drove bus for Leonard Kirtz School and sold real estate for Manchi Real Estate. Bob was a loyal member of St. Michael Church and was the ultimate fix-it man — there was nothing he couldn’t fix.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, the former Ann M. Arkwright, whom he married April 29, 1950; children Chrysann (Michael) Mitzel of Canfield, Dorotheann Metzinger of Winder, Ga., and Edward M. (Laurie) Metzinger of Canfield; sisters Mary Morchak of New Middletown and Mildred Rose Khoury of Upper Marlboro, Md.; grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Amelia, Jordan, Aaron, Anthony, Blake, Ashley and Choloe; and great-grandchildren, Dylan, Colby, Vincent, Sophie and Avery.

Besides his parents, Bob is preceded in death by brothers, Peter Metzinger and Michael Semko.

Robert’s family would like to thank the staff at Briarfield Manor and the staff at the Inn at Walker Mill for the kind, compassionate care they provided to our father. And our love and appreciation to his very special caregivers, Joann Courtney, Monica Maker and Kathy Senvisky. Our Sincere gratitude to Dr. John Gianetti.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Terrence Hazel 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at St. Michael Church, Canfield.

Friends and family may call 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, and 9:45 to 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Church, 300 N. Broad St., Canfield. Arrangements are by Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.

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