Trending
YOUNGSTOWN -- Emil Kosmo, 83, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at the Windsor House in Columbiana after suffering a brief illness.
Emil, was also known as "Mo" by his friends. Mo was a full-time painter for much of his adult life, after retiring from US Steel in 1984, where he worked in maintenance planning as well as as a mail courier for 20 years. He was a graduate of the first class of Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army, from 1960 to 1962, and was honorably discharged as an E4-Cook out of Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Emil grew up in Youngstown and was a lifelong resident of the area. His smile and charismatic personality were loved by all who met him and he was always willing to help if someone needed a hand. He believed wholeheartedly that, "If you're good to people, then people will be good to you." Emil took life day by day and could often be heard saying, "It is what it is."
In his free time, Emil loved to golf, met with his friends daily for breakfast and proudly watched his grandson, Coleman, participate in numerous sports.
He was also a member of St. Dominic Church in Youngstown.
Emil is survived by his wife of 57 years, Delphine; his three daughters, Kerry (Jeff) Bullock of Nelsonville, Holly Radcliff of Columbiana and Kami (Tim) Bacon, also of Columbiana. He also leaves behind a grandson, Coleman Bacon; and two step-grandchildren, Nathan and Savannah Bullock; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, William, Michael and Richard; and his sisters, Helen, Betti and Mary Ann.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers, where friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting you make donations to the Columbiana Stadium Restoration Project at columbianaathleticboosters.org, because Emil loved being a PaPa and he always looked forward to seeing Coleman out there on the football field.
Visit www.clementefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
(special notice)