Michael J. Ruozzo 1961-2025

He was born Sept. 1, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of Louis Ruozzo Sr. and Rosemarie

Burdette Ruozzo.

Michael was a graduate of Lowellville High School. He ran his own construction business.

He was the founder of the UITC biker family, whom he loved. His passion was to help the community and contribute to The Phoenix of Mahoning Valley Special Olympics. Thank you to Shelby and Bob for keeping it going, and a special thank you to Arianne, his neighbor, and all his friends, whom he adored

He is survived by his companion and love of 10 years, Marcha Bach, with whom he made his

home; best friend, Kyle Merkich and daughter, Alyssa Hilson; along with his furbabies,

Scarlet and Kitty Kat. He is also survived by his mother, Rosemarie Burdette Ruozzo; sisters,

Rosanne and Lisa Ruozzo, Mary (Mark) Templeton and Nicolina (Randy) Black; and brothers, Louie (Kelly) Ruozzo, Pete (Kathy) Ruozzo and Nick (Jennifer) Ruozzo.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Louis Ruozzo Sr., and his brother, Louis Ruozzo.

Friends will be received 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at the Kirila Funeral Home Inc., 258 Poland Ave., Struthers, OH 44471.

Family and friends will meet at The Civics following the calling hours.

The family asks that, instead of flowers, contributions be made to The Phoenix of Mahoning Valley Special Olympics, in Michael’s memory.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, visit www.kirilafh.com.

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