Robert G. Earl 1951-2013

Bob was born Aug. 26, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Ernest and Mary Lou Earl.

He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School, Youngstown State University and The Akron School of Massage Therapy. He was licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board for Massage Therapy for almost 20 years. Prior to that, he was with the Dollar Savings and Trust Co. and the Austintown Strouss store, where he met many lifelong friends.

He was an avid traveler, making many trips to Europe, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the Middle East. He traveled extensively in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and throughout Canada. He truly enjoyed all the the sights and sounds of travel along with experiencing the most interesting and cutting edge restaurants in North America.

A weekend in New York City always included seeing at least five plays or musicals. Music, concerts, the fine arts, especially the Art Deco period, and landscaping were passions, as was his well-known love for his championship Afghan hounds.

He held dear his family, friends and many clients.

He is survived by John Shramo, his partner of 38 years. He will be greatly missed by his brother, Ernest G. Earl Jr., and his wife, Suzie, of North Jackson; two nieces, Lisa Earl of Pittsburgh and Kim Earl of Youngstown; a nephew, Maxwell Earl, and a great-niece, Macie Earl, both of Youngstown.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

There will be a funeral service held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, with the Rev. Joseph Fata officiating.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesday at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to Robert’s family.

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