YOUNGSTOWN - Services will be today at 1 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield Chapel for Mr. Joseph "Kinny" Berroteran, 76, who died late Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boardman Campus of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Berroteran was born Oct. 3, 1932 in Youngstown, the son of Miguel and Andrea Rembao Berroteran and grew up in the Monkey's Nest.
He had attended The Rayen School and later served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Worcester for eight years during the Korean War. He then worked at the GM Lordstown Assembly Plant for over 32 years, retiring in 1998.
He was a member of St. Columba Parish and the UAW Local No. 1112. Mr. Berroteran also enjoyed local history, especially Youngstown's. He would spend time researching and reading at the Arms Museum and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. He also was an avid boxing fan, and enjoyed cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes.
His wife, the former Ann Jeannette Chick, whom he married April 23, 1958, passed away May 10, 2006.
He leaves six daughters, Joanne Dr. David Rich of Boardman, Michele Greg Berroteran-Stroh of Kent, Constance Edward Godfrey of Rome, Ann Scott Saluga of Oberlin, twins, Jeannine Berroteran of Youngstown and Jeannette Berroteran of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and a son, Louis Raquel Berroteran of Silver Lake; 10 grandchildren, Jeannine, David, Michael and twins Alex and Vince Rich, Gerard and Isabel Berroteran and Christina, Joey and Jimmy Godfrey; and two brothers, Andrew Barbara Berroteran of Boardman and James Maryann Berroteran of Poland.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Maria Daniels; and a brother, Michael Berroteran.
Friends may call today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.
In respect of holy week protocol a Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Cathedral.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Columba Cathedral.