BORN

1937

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Rossi Family Funeral Home, Inc.

730 30th Street NW

Canton, Ohio

Joseph Di Stefano Obituary

Joseph W.
Di Stefano
Family and friends are invited to call at the Rossi Family Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 19, from 5 to 8 pm with Trisigon to be held at 6:30 pm. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be held on Thursday, July 20, at 11:00 am at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church (251 25th St. NW, Canton, OH 44709) with Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating, assisted by his son Rev. Fr. Joseph Di Stefano and other Metropolis Clergy. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Haralambos Endowment Fund.
(ROSSI-330-492-5830)
www.rossifuneralhomeinc.com

Published by The Repository on Jul. 19, 2017.
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Dear +Fr. Joe & +presvytera Melanie and Michael,
to you and your entire family and friends
we wish to express our deepest sympathy
for the falling asleep of
Joseph
beloved father, grandfather , great grandfather and friend.
May he rest in peace. Memory Eternal!
May God grant you strength and peace.

with love in Christ,
+Fr. Tom & +presvytera Vasiliki and family

Rev. Father Thomas Constantine family

August 5, 2017

We had no idea Joseph left us,we are so sorry we missed his funeral.what a great guy,Of course he went to Ohio University like my Joe did and Mary also.May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.He told me a few weeks ago his granddaughter got her voice talents from him,I told him in church has awesome she was. much sympathy joe and diane

diane joe foster

July 23, 2017

We were so saddened by this news and feel blessed that we saw him a few weeks ago. Mr. Di Stefano was one of the good ones. He did his good works without fanfare. Our sympathies to all. May his memory be eternal!

Georgeanne and Jeff Katsuleas

July 20, 2017

Aledra Simon

July 18, 2017

Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Fond memories of working on Habitat for Humanity Homes with our 'Pit Boss' Joe!
Love,
Barb Papadopulos Lambrou

July 18, 2017

To The DiStefano Family:
Our Deepest Sympathies on the falling asleep in the Lord of Joseph of blessed memory. May his 'Memory be Eternal'. And may God comfort and console all of you in this time of great loss. With Deepest Sympathy, In Christ's Love,

+ Fr. Nick V. Gamvas, St. Haralambos

July 18, 2017

We are so deeply saddened by the news of Joe's sudden death. He was such a wonderful and caring man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Di Stefano family at this most difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Vince and Louise Cuenot
Spanish Fort, Alabama

July 18, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Joe. He was such a caring and wonderful man who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Di Stefano family at this most difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Vince and Louise Cuenot

July 18, 2017

Joe, you will be so very missed by those for whom you set a wonderful example for so many years by your gratitude and the way you walked. You cared for and gave an honest and compassionate listening ear to all who were fortunate and blessed to know you. Thank you and God's speed.
Mary Kimberlin

mary kimberlin

July 18, 2017

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Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rossi Family Funeral Home, Inc.

730 30th Street NW, Canton, OH 44709

Jul

19

Service

6:30 p.m.

Rossi Family Funeral Home, Inc.

730 30th Street NW, Canton, OH 44709

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20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church

251 25th St. NW, Canton, OH

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730 30th Street NW, Canton, OH 44709

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