Leonardo Gutierrez Sr. 1950-2022

He was born Dec. 29, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Juan and Orliene Martinez Gutierrez. Leo also lived in Wisconsin as a child, and then along with his parents and siblings, settled in Youngstown.

Leo was a 1968 graduate of Wilson High School and went on to work as a crane operator at Valley Mould, retiring in 1995.

Leo lived a full life; he worked hard to support his family, yet made time to help friends and family when needed. He enjoyed fishing, a hobby he shared with his wife, and also enjoyed working in his vegetable garden every summer. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His wife, the former Shirley Fae McGahan, whom he married July 27, 1986, passed away Feb. 5, 2018.

He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Juan (Sherry) Gutierrez of Boardman; his stepchildren, Cheryl Dickey, Leah (Jim) Erving and George Westfall; his grandson, Antonio Ammadio Fusco; and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his six sisters, Socorra (Gary) West, Shelly (Larry) Poracky, Eva (Joe) Hnatt, Lupe (Alfredo) Crispin, Bonnie Zoldak and Suley (Luis) Garcia; and four brothers, Tony (Vicky) Gutierrez, Roy (Janet) Gutierrez, with whom he made his home, Ray Gutierrez and Fidel (Sue) Gutierrez; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Shirley; two sons, Leonardo “Leo” Gutierrez Jr. and Tony Fusco; his three brothers, Juan (Sharon) Gutierrez, Rocendo Gutierrez and Avino Gutierrez; and his brother-in-law, Joseph Zoldak.

Family and friends may pay their respects 9 to 9:50 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, at St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, with the Rev. Matthew Humerickhouse as officiant.

Burial will take place in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown.

On behalf of Leo’s family, they would like to extend their heart felt gratitude and thanks to the staff of the ICU Unit of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for all the care and compassion that has been shown to them during this difficult time.

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

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