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NILES -- Salvatore V. Pezzano, 92, of Niles, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.
He was born June 22, 1934, in Niles, the son of Guiseppe and Concetta Inglese Pezzano.
Sal was a 1952 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended St. Joseph's College in Indiana and Youngstown State University.
He was employed as a mechanical engineer at Wean United, retiring in the early '90s.
He was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles, ITAM 39 in Niles, ITAM 30 in Warren, and a starter and player in several leagues at Riverview Golf Club.
He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, bocce and woodworking.
Sal was a United States Army veteran. During his military duties, he spent time in Chicago working with the Nike Missiles project during The Cold War.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Diane Marino Pezzano, whom he married July 15, 1978; a son, Michael Pezzano of Niles; two daughters, Christine Pezzano of Niles and Jacquelyn Mikesell (Tom) of Warren; a brother, Joseph Pezzano of Sanford, Florida; five grandchildren, Renee (Bill) McCallion, Alicia (Ed) Stonestreet, Kelsy (Samuel) Gatta, Joseph (Selena) Mikesell and Jacob (Marissa) Mikesell; and nine great-grandchildren, Cormac, Finley, Mia, Brynley, Eddie, Maria, Samuel Jr., Capri and Cyrus.
One of Sal's greatest joys was being a grandfather and great-grandfather. Whether he was cheering from the sidelines, celebrating special holidays and events, enjoying a family vacation, golfing, or simply spending time together, Sal made each moment special.
Proud of his Italian heritage, Sal loved sharing family stories and values he held close. His love, guidance, humor, and unwavering presence meant so much to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of his sweetest joys was sharing a birthday with his great-granddaughter, Capri, a special connection that brought him happiness and forever remains in their family's hearts. His love will live on through the countless memories he created and the generations he loved so deeply.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Dominic Pezzano; two sisters, Annette Vigorito and Marie Chiarello; and a great-granddaughter, Angelina.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, where prayers will be held at 6:30 p.m. and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pope John XXIIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Campus in Niles, with the Rev. Leo Wehrlin officiating, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Greenhaven Cemetery, where Sal will be honored for his military service.
Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis Tennessee, 38105; or Disabled American Veterans, 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky, 41018.
Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
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