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WARREN -- Omer Patrick "Pat" "Red" Dixon, 91, of Warren, passed away Monday morning, April 26, 2021, following a brief illness, at the Hospice House in Poland.
He was born June 22, 1929, in Warren, a son of the late Patrick Omer and Mary Sause Dixon.
Pat was a 1948 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. During his military service, he was wounded in battle and earned a Purple Heart.
He worked at the Ohio Inn in Warren from 1952 to 1963, where after hours, he perfected his pool game and became a well-known left-handed pool player in the area. He continued to amaze all ages with his skill throughout his life. He then went to work for the former Packard Electric Corp. in plastic molds and later stationary boards, retiring in 1999 after 30 years of service. After retiring, he learned the game of golf; and he also enjoyed playing Bocce.
He married the former Rosetta M. Astolfi on July 19, 1952. They shared almost 69 years of marriage and many happy memories together. She survives him.
Red was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Warren. He was also a loyal member of the VFW Post 1090 in Warren, American Legion Post 737, the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Austintown and ITAM 29 in Warren. Above all else, Pat loved spending time with his wife and entire family over meals and celebrations, or watching his favorite sports teams -- the Cleveland Browns, the Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes football. He was proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Pat also loved taking his wife, Rose, for a drive on a nice, sunny day to a winery or Geneva-on-The-Lake, to enjoy a meal. While all of his beloved grandchildren are now adults, Pat took great pride in never missing their sporting events or picking them up when needed. These are times that will continue to be cherished by them all. He also enjoyed watching Westerns on TV, especially "The Virginian" and "Gunsmoke."
Besides his beloved wife, Pat is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Patti (John) Wilson and Carolyn (Andrew) Hrusovsky. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Josh (Sarah) Wilson, Matt Wilson, A.J. Hrusovsky and Sami Hrusovsky; and a great-granddaughter, Ava Grace Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda; and his two brothers, Bob and John Dixon.
Pat was a very special and kind man who will be loved and missed by many. It has truly been an honor and privilege to have him in our lives. He always told us, "Don't worry about anything; it will be alright."
In keeping with his wishes, private funeral services were arranged and conducted by the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, 533 North Park Ave., Warren.
He was laid to rest in the All Souls Cemetery, Bazetta.
Memorial contributions, in Pat's memory, can be sent to Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44514; St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 232 Seneca Ave. NE, Warren, Ohio 44481; or VFW Post 1090, 611 High St. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences can be sent by visiting www.carlwhall.com
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