Roland ‘Lefty’ Florig 1939-2023

Lefty, as he was affectionately known by everyone, was born on July 10, 1939, to John and Dorothy Reynolds Florig in Youngstown. He went to St. Edward elementary and junior high and then graduated from Ursuline High School in the Class of ’57.

He then patriotically served his country in the United States Marine Corps overseas in Okinawa, Japan, until 1959.

Returning from Marine Corps service, he began his career with the JV McNicholas Transfer Company, where he worked until 1978. From 1978 until his retirement in 2006, he was employed by Carney McNicholas in Austintown.

In 1955, Lefty met Barb Forsythe, the love of his life, at Ursuline High School and eventually married in 1963. They have been together ever since and recently celebrated their 60th anniversary on May 18, 2023, at the Lodge at Geneva on the Lake.

Lefty and Barb went on to have four children, Bill, Jim, John and Dan.

In 2006, Lefty retired from Youngstown up to Geneva-on-the-Lake, where he and Barb traveled extensively and spent wonderful days on the lake with family and close friends and following his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Cleveland Browns and Indians.

Lefty is survived by his wife, Barbara; brothers, Tom (Joan) of Miramar Beach, Fla., and Bill (Suzanne) of Youngstown; his sons, Bill (Carlina) of Tampa, Fla., Jim of Geneva-on-the-Lake and Dan (Melissa) of Hudson; daughter-in-law, Pam Florig of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Daniel, Jack, Matthew and Kristin; and many nieces and nephews.

Lefty was predeceased by his son, John; parents, John and Dorothy; and his brothers, Joel (Arina) and Bob (Barb) Florig.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Edward Church, 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown. Calling hours will be at 10 a.m., followed by Mass at 11 a.m.

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