Joseph A. Musolino 1945-2021

Joe was born Jan. 17, 1945, in Youngstown, son of the late Joseph and Sue Mazzarino Musolino.

Joe was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Church. He served in the U.S. Army, and during that time, was sent to the Dominican Republic and Korea. He worked for General Fireproofing and later in the Maintenance Department for Struthers Wastewater Treatment Plant. He was a member of the VFW Post 3538, and St. Anthony Society, both of Struthers. He loved sports. He especially enjoyed watching his sons play football and then later watching his grandchildren with their activities, especially playing sports. His grandchildren were the love of his life.

Joseph is survived by his loving spouse, Annmarie Gentile Musolino, whom he married April 15, 1963; his son, Joe A. (Denise) Musolino; a brother, Richard Musolino; his sister, Lucille Matasic; and his grandchildren, Geena, Giana, Brianna, Mia, Alec and Maci.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his son, James P. Musolino, who died Oct. 31, 2011.

Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Kirila Funeral Home, Inc., Struthers.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at St. Nicholas Church. The funeral procession will leave Kirila Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. for church. Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery.

Online condolences can be given at www.kirilafh.com.

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