There will be funeral services 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Dominic Church for John P. Wallace, 73, who passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 20. John was born June 3, 1944 in Youngstown, the son of Leo and Helen (Floor) Wallace. He retired after 30 years from General Motors. John graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1962. He loved his family, enjoying his time watching his grandchildren play football and soccer. John was a US Navy Veteran, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. John will always be remembered lovingly by his wife, the former Sandra J. Priley, whom he married April 8, 1967; his children, Denise Wallace, Jimmy Wallce, and Cheri (Greg) Wilson; and eight grandchildren, Matthew Wallace, Billy Aaron Jr., Anthony, Joey, Marli, Courtney, Caitlin, and Sarah Wallace. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister, Sister Susan Wallace, F.S.P. Friends may call on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman. Interment will take place at Green Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery where full military honors for John's dedicated service to our country will be provided by the great men of V.F.W. Post 9571 of Ellsworth. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to John's family.
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