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YOUNGSTOWN -- Alabinia "Kookie" Ocasio, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Born Oct. 14, 1943, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, Kookie was known for her tenacious spirit.
She left Puerto Rico as a young woman and resided in Bethlehem, Pa.; Youngstown; and Buffalo, New York.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted daughter, Nelida Ocasio (Jose Ayala); son, William (Faith) Ocasio; sisters, Rosita Garcia, Emelina Alicea and Jovita Roman; brother, Otilio Roman; six grandchildren, France (Michael) Boule, Mariah (Micah) Okoye, Christian Ocasio, Adrianna Ocasio, Elyna (Marc) Torres and Juan Cruz; and six great-grandchildren, Aiva, Laila and Frank Boule, Eliana Ocasio, Milah Okoye and Anyla Cruz. She will also be deeply missed by nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Manuel Roman and Rosa Irizarry Roman, Kookie was preceded in death by three sisters, Maria Torres, Diane Roman and Lunida Roman Irizarry; and one brother, Luis Roman.
Family and friends may pay their respects 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman, followed by a 7 p.m. funeral 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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