Anthony P. Ciccotelli, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 12, 1938 in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Josephine (Ross) Ciccotelli. Anthony courageously served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic for Men-Ger Auto and retired from Barrett Cadillac. His wife, the former Charlotte Patella whom he married Sept. 30, 1961, passed away Dec. 23, 2003. Anthony enjoyed camping and boating at Lake Berlin and fishing with his brother Pat. He taught his wife, children, and grandchildren how to water ski and anyone who visited the lake and wanted to learn. He also played bocce with his family and was a member of multiple winning teams. He enjoyed walking daily with his friends, mainly Bud Rezek, at the park or the mall. He was so proud of his six grandchildren, with whom he attended countless number of sporting events throughout the years. He also enjoyed golfing with his son, sons-in-law, and grandsons. He volunteered at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Festival beer tent and at the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Anthony will always be remembered lovingly by his three children, Anthony D. Ciccotelli of Boardman, Angela M. (Patrick) Rovnak of Austintown, and Andrea (Michael) Koken of Canfield; six grandchildren, Samantha (Joe) Reedy, Patrick and Mariah Rovnak, Michael, Nicholas, and Courtney Koken; two step-grandchildren, Christen (Jeremy) Lapikas, and Jennifer (Joshua) Baker; three step great-grandchildren, Alex Lapikas, and Joshua and Benjamin Baker; two brothers, Pat Ciccotelli, and Bill (Mary Jo) Ciccotelli; two sisters, Judy (Bill) Holcomb, and Linda (Bruce) Wood; two sisters-in-law, Gwen Ciccotelli, and Barbara Ciccotelli; brother-in-law, John French; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Robert Ciccotelli; five sisters, Clara Vendetti, Violet Ciccotelli, Carol French, Dolly Merrill, and Gloria Ciccotelli; sister-in-law, Donna Ciccotelli; and two brothers-in-law, Daryl Merrill and Louis Vendetti. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman, followed by an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive in Boardman. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Anthony's family.

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