Joseph J. Hanna 1943-2020

Joe will always be remembered by his family and friends for his larger-than-life presence, generosity and smile.

He was born Nov. 13, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Koury Hanna and was a lifelong area resident.

Joe leaves behind to hold onto his memories, his wife of over 31 years, the former Nancy Popovich, whom he married June 18, 1988; his beloved daughters, Theresa (David) Dirisamer of Columbus and Elizabeth Hanna of Youngstown; two brothers, Henry (Janice) Hanna of Michigan and Victor (Lynn) Hanna of Athens; two sisters, Sara (Anthony) Rochon of Florida and Maurina “Nina” Hanna of Boardman; and his mother-in-law, Phyllis Popovich of Youngstown, along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and then his father-in-law, Ray Popovich, who passed away July 27, 2020.

Due to quarantining and social distancing circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the family of Joseph Hanna, will have a memorial liturgy Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown. Because of current health concerns, only friends and family who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 are welcome to join us for the mercy meal immediately following the liturgy at Antioch Hall.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book, and send condolences to Joe’s family.

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