Catherine S. D’Apolito 1928-2025

Catherine was born Nov. 27, 1928, in the Briar Hill area of Youngstown. She was the daughter of Egidio and Carolina DiPaolo Modarelli, and graduated from The Rayen High School.

She met Frank R. D’Apolito in 1950 at Avon Oaks Ballroom and they were married on Nov. 29, 1952.

Catherine will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She found joy in spending time with those she loved, especially visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Catherine’s kindness, generosity, intelligence and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She leaves behind her husband of over 72 years, Frank; her children, Phyllis (Joseph) Messuri, Frank A. (Valerie) D’Apolito, Anthony D’Apolito and David D’Apolito; her grandchildren, Kristin (Jacob), Samantha (Daniel), Mark (Julie), Joseph (Beth), Alli, Christopher and Gianna (Ritvik); and her great-grandchildren, Viviana, Cayden, Callen, Carmen, Norah and Andi; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her brothers, Nicholas, Anthony, Joseph, Dominic “Dee Dee,” Rocco, John and Gene; and sisters, Rose Milano and Mary Lou Modarelli.

Friends and family may pay their respects to Catherine 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

There will be additional calling hours 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Ave., Youngstown, where a funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. with Fr. Vincent De Lucia O.P. as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown.

Catherine’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. John Gianetti and his medical assistant Laura for the care and compassion they provided to Catherine.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all donations be sent in her name to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, 1300 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44510.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Catherine’s family.

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