Lary L. Ladigo 1944-2020

Lary, who comically referred to himself sometimes as “one-R Lary,” was born Feb. 10, 1944, in Salem, a son of the late James and Sylvia Butler Ladigo. He was a lifelong area resident.

Lary was a graduate of Struthers High School and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, stationed aboard the USS Truckee.

He worked for Youngstown Steel Door, Steico Auto Parts and Walsh Plumbing. He retired from Parts Room Supply in Youngstown.

Lary’s passion was classic country music, and he loved working on cars in “the garage” on Saturdays. He enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially golf and football, and he was a loyal fan of the Cleveland Browns. He also loved his many travels cross-country and locally on his motorcycle.

He will always be remembered for his special talent of making people laugh, and laughing along with them as he told his funny stories and jokes. He also was well-known for always answering “Marvelous!” whenever he was asked, “How are you?”

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Michele Italiano Raidel Ladigo, whom he married Oct. 3, 2003; two stepsons, Gary Jr. (Sang Soon) Raidel of Clarksville, Tenn., and Scott Raidel of Columbus; a sister, Grace (the late Thomas) Ferguson of Youngstown; his twin brother, Gary (the late Mary Ann) Ladigo of Austintown; two grandchildren, Amy and Ryan; many nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Lloyd of Austintown and Linda Italiano of Salem; and a brother-in-law, George George of Boardman.

Seven siblings, Raymond Hively, Ronald Hively, Darlene Davis, Phyllis Taylor, Shirley George, William Ladigo and Robert Ladigo, and brothers-in-law, Michael Italiano and Paul Lloyd, preceded Lary in death.

Due to the current virus pandemic, there are no calling hours. A private services with military honors will be held Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown. Visit www.kinnickfuneralhome.com to view and share this obituary and to send condolences online to Lary’s family.

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