Steven Vivo III 1940-2025

Steve was born Oct. 13, 1940, in Youngstown, to Steven and Helen Tomocik Vivo.

A graduate of East High School and lifelong resident of Youngstown, Steve started his career at Vivo Iron & Metal, where he worked alongside his father, brother and other relatives. Steve went on to found his own businesses, U.S. Trading Inc., in 1970, on Poland Avenue, and Vivo III Metal Trading Company Inc., in 2003, on the west side of town.

He married Barbara Jean Turner Vivo in 1963, with whom he had seven beautiful children. Steve’s generosity, work ethic and love of God and family were appreciated by all who knew him. He was also a devoted member of several churches in town.

Steve loved watching and talking about sports, especially football and basketball, and discussing politics with a select few. His children remember fondly the family vacations, fishing and hunting trips, Cleveland Cavaliers games, special dinners together, and so much more that Steve worked so hard for the majority of his life to provide for them.

He will be lovingly missed by his family, numerous nieces and nephews, and the many friends with whom he shared his kindness, warmth and positive soul.

He is survived by his brother, James Vivo of New Middletown; his former wife, Barbara; and his children, Steve Vivo IV of Youngstown, Renee Hefner of Youngstown, Regina (Tommy) Shine of Toledo, Vince (Jana) Vivo of Columbiana, Christian (Vivo) Kindinis of Canfield, Nick (Kris) Vivo of New Middletown and Gianna Vivo of Naples, Florida.

Steve is also survived by his grandchildren, Jessica Horvath, Jacqueline Horvath, Franklin Horvath, Madison Reid, Bailey Hefner, Cameron Hefner, R. Chase Hefner, Zach Shine, Gavin Shine, Alexa Shine, Sofia Shine, Sadie Vivo, Tori Benyo, Vincent Vivo, Gabby Vivo, Daniel Vivo, Samuel Vivo, Michael Vivo, Michael Kindinis, Mia Annichenni, Raymond Nespeca, Nicholas Vivo and Victor Vivo; as well as his great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Holden, Dimitri, Calvin and Liliana.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Betty Vivo Campbell; his brother-in-law, Jim Campbell; his sister-in-law, Nancy Vivo; his grandson, Georgie Kindinis; and his sons-in-law, Ron Hefner and Tony Kindinis.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bob Tarcy, who has remained a loyal friend to Steve for so many years, and to the staff at Omni Manor Health Care.

Friends and family may call 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman.

A funeral service will follow at noon.

A private burial service for family members will follow the service.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support by visiting the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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Steven Vivo III