Dominic Lippillo Jr. 1955-2024

Dominic was born Sept. 7, 1955, and raised in Youngstown, the son of Dominic Lippillo Sr., and Enez Zublena Fanone.

Dominic graduated in 1973 from Chaney High School and then began his career at Youngstown Sheet and Tube. He then relocated his family to Detroit, Michigan, where he took on the role of plant manager at D.Q.R Packaging. This move allowed him to gain the managerial skills needed to flourish in leadership positions throughout his career as a plant manager, foreman and supervisor. In 2018, Dominic retired from PTC Alliance in Beaver Falls, Pa., as a maintenance supervisor.

During his working years, Dominic dedicated his time to his family. He was actively involved in his children’s interests, whether it was coaching Little League baseball teams, keeping score for his sons’ bowling league, serving as a parent chaperone for high school band competitions, or supporting his children through ballet and music lessons. Dominic made his work-life balance appear effortless as he made it a priority for his family to feel loved, supported and valued.

As a father, Dominic taught his children not to be afraid of working hard, to prioritize education, to become resilient in difficult situations, not to take yourself too seriously, and to always help your family and neighbors. His dedication to his family continued with his grandchildren. No matter the situation, he would not miss an event for a grandchild, engaged them in conversation about their interests and took the time to make them smile. Above all, his sense of humor filled their home with laughter, joy and love.

Throughout his life, Dominic was intellectually curious, and he used his curiosity to teach himself how to become self-reliant. He was gifted at doing mechanical and electrical work, and home repair projects. In his free time, Dominic enjoyed fishing and tending to his yearly vegetable garden.

Retirement brought on new interests, including flying drones, gazing at the stars with his telescope and spending time outside caring for his lawn. He had a deep interest in politics and always enjoyed a healthy debate.

Dominic is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Diane Tirabassi Lippillo; his beloved children, of whom he was very proud, Tina Lippillo of Boardman, Dominic (Cassandra) Lippillo of Starkville, Mississippi, and Brian (Jessica) Lippillo of Austintown; his five grandchildren, with whom he treasured every moment, Hattie and Josie of Starkville, and Delaney, Adalyn and Nolan of Austintown; his 10 brothers and sisters, Millie (Don) Buckles of Vienna, Virginia, Joanne Fedina of St. Petersburg, Florida, Donna (Ted) Evans of Salem, Linda (Bob) Bacha of Boardman, Janice (Bob) Davidson of Boardman, Dina Lippillo of Scranton, Pa., Joe (Angie) Lippillo of Girard, Sam (Gail) Lippillo of Boardman, Paul (Denise) of Ozark, Missouri, and Chris (Tammy) of West Des Moines, Iowa, along with many nieces, nephews and siblings-in-law.

Besides his parents, Dominic was also preceded in death by in-laws, Tommy Fedina, Samuel P. Tirabassi, Florence Tirabassi, Samuel Tirabassi, Angie Ondo, Patricia Tirabassi and Samuel P. Tirabassi Jr.

Viewing and family to receive friends 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat Inc, 3896 Oakwood Ave., Austintown, OH 44515. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 3 p.m., at Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers, OH 44471.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bigdeli, Dr. Chahine and their compassionate nurses for the outstanding care and treatment they provided for Dominic over the past eight years. In addition, they would also like to thank the dedicated doctors, nurses and staff at the Hospice House, who provided him with comfort care in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that any memorials go to Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley Hospice House by Compassus, 9803 Sharrott Road, Youngstown, OH 44514.

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