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CAMPBELL -- Alfredo Morales Sr., 88, entered peacefully into his eternal rest Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, surrounded by his family at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.
Alfredo was born June 27, 1935, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, to his late departed parents, Juan Morales Rosa and Saturnina Brito Baez.
He joins his beloved departed wife of 52 years, Rosa Elena Morales.
He was a pillar and founding member of Spanish Evangelical Church since 1954. He served as treasurer, interim pastor, Sunday school teacher, interpreter and musician, and filled many other roles at the church with great love and faithfulness.
He made Youngstown his home for more than 69 years. He worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube as a crane operator and owned a Sunoco gas station on Wilson Avenue.
He worked in the train yard, and in the fields picking strawberries and green beans in the early days of his arrival to the USA, at age 18. He was instrumental in helping Hispanic families find jobs and homes, taking people to employment and help agencies.
He enjoyed all types of music, singing, studying and reading the Bible, fishing, gardening, working on cars, fixing things, traveling and helping others. His laughter, telling of family stories and words of wisdom will be missed and remembered always.
Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Diane Morales, Lillian Luciano (Fred), Alfredo Jr. and John (Sharon); his brothers and sisters, Emerito, Justo, Eliseo (Elsa), Maria Waisburd and Julia Reyes (Profilio); as well as 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of loved nieces, nephews, cousins and church family.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda E. Encarnacion; brothers, Jesus, Andres, Antonio and Alejandro; and sister, Victoria.
On Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, we will celebrate his life at Spanish Evangelical Church, 369 Keystone Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505, with viewing from 5 to 7 p.m. and a celebration of life service to follow.
On Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at 10 a.m., we will say our final farewells following viewing and service at Spanish Evangelical Church, proceeding to Lake Park Cemetery, 1459 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44502.
The Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman, have been bestowed the honor of arrangements. Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.
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