Leonard A. Granitto 1934-2026

Known as a gentleman among friends, Len was born Dec. 24, 1934, the middle son of Joseph and Mafalda D’Apruzzo Granitto.

Len attended St. Patrick Elementary School and proudly graduated from Ursuline High School. He went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering from YSU and an MBA from Xavier University.

After graduating, Len began his career with Allis-Chalmers in 1969. Later, he and his two brothers became co-owners of Taylor Rental Centers, successfully running the family business together for 37 years.

Len cherished being a father, setting an example for his children and taking great pride in their achievements. Becoming a grandfather and great-grandfather brought him immense joy and fulfillment.

Len met his beloved wife, Arlene, at YSU, beginning a marriage that lasted 69 wonderful years. Together, they raised five children.

He was a very religious man and was deeply involved with St. Dominic Church. He was an active member of the parish, volunteering his time and energy to support various church activities. When his children attended St. Dominic’s school, Len served on the parish council and later on the finance committee, and held the position of PTA president, always striving to strengthen the school community through his leadership and faith.

Throughout his life, Len’s enthusiasm for physical fitness and golf was a great passion. He became an avid runner, participating in several marathons across the country, from Washington, D.C., to Boston. His dedication to the sport was evident, culminating in an impressive achievement of placing second in his age group at the prestigious Boston Marathon. Golf was equally important to him. He enjoyed playing regularly and looked forward to competing in the YMCA league, where he won several championships. He was a founding member of the St. Dominic golf league and looked forward to his annual golf outing at Geneva-on-the-Lake, where he had a cottage.

Len leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Arlene Delisio Granitto; children, Mark (Denise), Gregory (Margaret), David (Cathy), Jeffrey (Carrie) and Janine. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Marissa, Julia, Charlie, Adam, Jeffrey, Anthony, Joseph, Lorrin and William Higgins; and great-grandchildren, Olivia, Luca and Eleanor. Len also leaves his brother, Joseph (Donna); sister-in-law, Theresa; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Besides his parents, Len was preceded in death by Nicholas Vincent.

The Granitto family requests material tributes be made to St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, OH 44507, in Leonard’s memory.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, celebrated by the Rev. Frassati Davis, O.P.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the Granitto family.

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