Fernando Marinucci

Canfield - Fernando "Fred" Marinucci, 84, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by his entire family.

He was born May 15, 1935 in Sulmona, Italy, a son of the late Antonio and Giovanna (LaMarca) Marinucci.

Fred grew up in Bugnara, Italy. At the age of 18 he immigrated to the United States with his sister to live in Youngstown with their mother. He worked at Republic Steel Corporation/LTV for over 47 years.

Fred is survived by his wife of 56 years, Arleen (Scott) Marinucci; son, Daniel, at home; two daughters, Gina (Kevin) McHenry of Canfield and Patricia (Kerry) Kimerer of Boardman; three grandchildren, Kelly McHenry, Scott (fiancée Annie Holey) McHenry and Kyle Kimerer; sister, Mary Giancola of Struthers; niece, Mary Lou Dolson; nephew, Dean (Denise) Giancola; great nieces and nephews, Stephanie (Ben) Goldman, Brian Dolson, Jenelle (Sahile) Chawla, and Nicholas, of whom he was especially fond (Natalie) Giancola; a great-great niece; and a great-great nephew. He is also survived by many cousins as well as his “Little Sis” Rae and Gary Pazak.

He was also preceded in death by infant brother, Dominic; brother-in-law, Antonio Giancola; and nephew, Bill Dolson.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 PM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel and on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 from 9 to 9:45 AM at St. Christine Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 AM. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. James Stille who went above and beyond caring for his patient and friend. Dr. Stille's kindness, compassion, and dedication will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, material tributes may take the form of donations to St. Christine Church, 3165 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511 or the American Cancer Society, 525 N Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406.