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CANFIELD -- Lawrence D. Patrone, 78, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2020, at Hospice House of Poland.
Lawrence was born Aug. 9, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Dominic and Angeline Gatti Patrone and was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from The Rayen High School in 1959 and received a bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University in 1963.
While attending YSU, Lawrence served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Lawrence was a general manager for the JCPenney Co. for 20 years and then became a national buyer for Fisher's Big Wheel, where he worked for more than 15 years, until he retired.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and cooking.
He leaves his wife, the former Patricia D. Roberts, whom he married July 11, 1964; two sons, David Patrone and Stephen Patrone, both in Louisville, Ky.; a brother, John Patrone of Poland; a sister-in-law, Patricia Patrone of Longmont, Colo.; and two nephews, Peter (Lucia) Patrone and Major Will Patrone.
Besides his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Patrone.
There will be a prayer service at noon Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel.
Friends may call 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.
The family requests material tributes take the form of contibutions to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.
Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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