Anthony L. Desimone

Anthony L. DeSimone, 82, of Neal Street, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at Sharon Regional Hospital in Sharon. He was born August 19, 1927 in New Castle, a son of the late John and Catherine (Gallucci) DeSimone. He was married to Mary Jane (Litrenta) DeSimone who died January 4, 1994. Mr. DeSimone was a self-employed carpenter for 25 years and worked for various contractors for 25 years. He was a member of Carpenter's Union #171 out of Youngstown, OH for 37 years. Mr. DeSimone was a member of St. Vitus Church and was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling . He was an Army veteran of World War II serving with the 8th Photographic Technical Squadron.

He is survived by one son, John DeSimone and his wife Dona of Baltimore, MD, two daughters, Sheryl DeSimone and Annette Ross and her husband Drew, both of New Castle, four sisters, Clara Mooney, Madelyn Colella, and Betty Elisco, all of New Castle, and Kathleen Toschi of Courtland, OH, four grandchildren, and two great grandsons.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Anthony DeSimone, Jr., one brother, John DeSimone, and four sisters, Margaret DeSimone, Elizabeth DeSimone, Mary Germani, and Charlotte Palus.

Visitation will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home on Monday, March 15, 2010 from 5 pm to 8 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:00 am at St. Vitus Church. Father John Petrarulo of St. Vitus Church will be officiating. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 am Burial will be in the St. Vitus Cemetery. On-line condolences can be sent to: www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.