Ronald E. Gatte Sr. 1938-2020

Ron was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Emerson and Edythe Felton Gatte.

He was a maintenance mechanic and journeyman for the General Electric Lamp Plant. Ron was a graduate of East High School. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and treasurer for his local union.

He was an avid golfer, loved to fish and was active in Little League baseball.

Ron will be always remembered lovingly by his wife, Jane (Pezzuolo) Gatte, whom he married in 1961; three children, Mary Lynn (David) Ciccone, Ronald Emerson Gatte Jr. and John Anthony (Penny) Gatte; seven grandchildren, Steven, Samantha, Brandi, Breanna, Anthony and William Gatte, and Andrew Lindberg; three step-grandchildren, Savannah, Gregory and Jessica Beule; and three great-grandchildren, Christian, Isaiah and Destinee Weaeer.

Besides his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Beverly Gatte.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman. Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment because of the current pandemic are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Ron’s family.

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