Pat L. Cera Sr. 1929-2021

He was born June 9, 1929, in Niles, the son of Charles and Lillian Bianco Cera.

Pat was a 1947 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a graduate of Buckeye School of Watch Repair and the Cleveland Barber College.

He was a United States Air Force veteran, where he achieved the rank of sergeant and served in Japan.

Pat owned and operated Robbins Avenue Barber Shop for 37 years, retiring in 1991. A member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Niles, he was a lifelong devoted and loving servant of his Lord.

He married his beloved wife, Jane A. Cera, on Oct. 4, 1952, and had dearly missed her since her death May 17, 2012.

He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, spending time surrounded by his family and spoiling his pets. Pat will always be remembered by friends and family for his fun-loving sense of humor.

He will be deeply missed by two sons, Pat L. Cera Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Niles, and Charles J. Cera and his wife Ann of New Springfield; two daughters, Jane Marie Cera and her wife Katherine Shumate of Columbus and Mary Beth Cera of Niles; six grandchildren, Kristy Lynn Cera (fiance, Brandon Phillips), Jessica Rae Balas (husband, Shaun) David Dudgeon (wife, Jill) Jill Cuckovich (fiance, Robert Brady) Christopher Allen (Jennifer) and Jason Allen; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Kevin Allen; and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hetrick Cera.

Services may be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Pat’s family.

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