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PELINI Anthony James Pelini, 85 services will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Fox Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Church for Anthony James Pelini, 85, of Forestridge Drive, who died at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Akron City Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Pelini was born January 23, 1923 in Youngstown, a son of Xaviero (Sam) and Nancy (Orsini) Pelini. After graduating from Rayen High School in 1940, he enlisted in the United States Army to fight in World War II and was honored with both a Purple Heart and a Meritorious Service Medal for his valor during his time in Europe. Upon his return, he attended The Ohio State University and worked for Kraft Foods before taking a position with A.H. Robins pharmaceutical company that he kept until his retirement in 1991. After his retirement, he spent much of his time watching and supporting his children, their spouses and his grandchildren in their various sporting and other activities. Mr. Pelini was a parishioner of St. Dominic Church. Mr. Pelini is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Mary Catherine (Ryan), whom he married October 22, 1955. He is also preceded in death by two sisters Margaret Ann Pelini and Amelia ("Millie") (Herman) Orlando. He was a loving father to three daughters, Nancy Ann Pelini of Boardman, Mary Catherine (Tim) Grillo of Upper Arlington, and Anne Marie (Kirk) Gibbs of Boardman; and five sons, Vincent Anthony (Dianne) of Canfield, John Anthony (Cyndi) of Rittman, Michael Anthony (Patti) of Fairlawn, Carl Anthony (Kelley) of Lincoln, NE. and Mark Anthony ("Bo") (Mary Pat) also of Lincoln, NE. He was a loving brother to two sisters, Irma Mary Pelini and Mary Isabelle French, both of Boardman; and a brother, Carl Francis Pelini of East Liverpool; and 26 grandchildren. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Roger Chaffee and all the staff at Akron City Hospital. Friends may call on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the FOX FUNERAL HOME, 4700 Market St., Youngstown, OH. The Holy Rosary will be led by Father James Sullivan at 7:30 p.m., All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 77 E. Lucius Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44507, in memory of Mr. Pelini. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.foxfuneralhome.org.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Dec. 26, 2008.

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Dolly D Policky

January 3, 2009

our condolences to the Pelini family and friends from Ron Cameron & Dolly D. policky

Don, Beth, Joe and Allison Coughlin

January 1, 2009

John, Cyndi, and family:

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you.

RICHARD TOMASEVICZ

December 27, 2008

Your FATHER is now with his MAKER

MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

James Rivers

December 27, 2008

Coach Pelini: I am so sorry to hear about your father. Please accept my condolences.
James Rivers
Senior, Beatrice High School

Dick and Fran Olson

December 27, 2008

Dear Bo and Carl,
We are members of St. Michael's parish in Cheney, and although we have never met, you both are part of our Christian family. This will be a difficult time but we offer our prayers, support and love on the day of your father's service and Mass. May you find peace knowing he lived a good and holy life. God Bless. Dick and Fran Olson

michael doody

December 27, 2008

John, Cyndi and familia: I know you all through Tim Shannon from many years ago. You are such good folks that your parents must have set such a great example. Their love ripples out beyond and into the next generations for years to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold strong. Godspeed Anthony.

Bruce & Ja Nohn Wurm

December 27, 2008

Bo,We are so sorry about your loss of your dad! Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. God bless,

Charles & Betty Reimnitz

December 27, 2008

May the promise of Jesus: "Because I live, you shall live also" give you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Given the date of your loved one's death I am reminded of a just before Christmas funeral sermon my assistant pastor (when I was head pastor at Christ Lutheran in Lincoln) gave in which he stated that the loved one was "...home for Christmas!"

In Christ,

Rev. & Mrs. Charles Reimnitz

Becky Fix

December 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With only our best, Kevin and Becky Fix

chuck and suzy taylor

December 26, 2008

Our sincere condolences are sent to the entire Pelini family. May God's blessings ease your pain.

Susan Considine

December 26, 2008

Dear Pelini Family,
From the moment I met Tony I knew he was special. While caring for him he would never complain and always had a smile on his face. He often would talk about his children and grandchildren with such pride. He loved you very much. He has left you a great legacy. May you be comforted by all your wonderful memories. It was an honor caring for him! God bless you.
Sincerely,
Sue Considine R.N.
Akron City Hospital
Rehab Unit

Bob nad Jan Friend

December 26, 2008

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Joseph Restivo

December 26, 2008

Mike and the entire Pelini Family,
My wife Jennifer and I as well as my brother Todd and his wife Sarah would like to extend out deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May fond memories keep your father's spirit alive always. Faith and time heal all.

Pat Abels

December 26, 2008

Bo & Carl: My husband and I are so sorry for the loss of your father - especially @ Christmas time; however, your dad no longer suffers and is with the baby Jesus and has given Husker Nation 2, fine upstanding men who live their lives the way their dad taught them, and Nebr is blessed to be part of the Pelini familiy, too. God Bless and our deepest sympathies...P&E Malcolm, NE

Bob,Valerie,&Marcus Recker

December 26, 2008

Bo and Carl and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your father. Sounded like he was a great man. Seems like you were blessed to have such a good dad.

T. Schmitz

December 26, 2008

After reading Anthony Pelini's 'story', I understand why his 'kids' fit so well into Nebraska. They were given this ethos of faith, integrity, and commitment, and taught the value of hard work.

Joe Pietrolungo

December 26, 2008

Mike, I am so so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I only cared for him once in hospital, but enjoyed the experience. Such a nice man, and obviously wonderful father. Be well.

Ken and Nancy Berkovitz

December 26, 2008

Our family wishes to offer our condolensces for the passing of Mr Pelini.

John C. Wood

December 26, 2008

Bo & Carl Pelini and Families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely; John & Darlene Wood - Seward, Nebraska.

December 26, 2008

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Anthony James Pelini. It is because of his service to our country that we have the freedoms we enjoy today.

God Bless,

Buckeye Military Moms
Blue Star Mothers, Chapter 9
Columbus, Ohio

Jeff Pallone

December 26, 2008

To the entire Pelini family,

Having grown up in an Italian household in NE Ohio and now living in Omaha, I feel as though I have lost my father as well. Your father must have been especially proud of his children. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God bless the entire Pelini family.

Michael and Lisa Fisher

December 26, 2008

Dr. Pelini and Family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. May you find solace in knowing that your Father is with God.

Respectfully,

Joe Pella

December 25, 2008

Bo and Carl,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. We are also glad you all are both with us as a Nebraska family, we are proud of you and we all know where that came from. All we have are our wonderful memories and the dear Lord on our side to give us peace, your Dad was a special person in this life and I'm sure you all will miss him dearly, but he is with Jesus now, what a blessing, no more pain. We are all thinking of you at this time.
May God bless You All
Joe and Mary Ann Pella
Sterling, Nebraska

Tom and Patricia Snyder

December 25, 2008

Bo and Carl Pelini Families,
You have our since condolences at the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you all.

Gary,Mary & Lukas Gilliland

December 25, 2008

Bo and Carl Pelini and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during the loss of your loved one. Anthony Pelini seemed like a wonderful and very caring and loving person. He served his country well. He will always be looking down upon you as life goes on,watching from the heavens high above Memorial Stadium. Husker Nation is so proud of Bo and Carl.

Tony Armenta

December 25, 2008

Bo, Carl and Pellini Families,
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I too, had had lost my father and Sister at christmas time, so I know what it's like loosing LOVE ones at this difficult time. No time is good but around the Hoilday's it makes it even rough. Thinking of all of you, Love
Eloise Armenta and Tony Jr.

T Brown

December 25, 2008

Anthony James Pelini must be so proud of his family. He will be missed greatly but his presents will forever be felt all the way from Ohio, across the great land he fought for, and now from Big Red country where his family carries on his instructions. Thanks for all your family is doing here, it is wonderful to once again be proud of not only how we fight on the field, but live our lives off the field. GO BIG RED!

Wilfred Marks

December 25, 2008

Thank you for a life well lived, Anthony, and thank you for your service to our Nation!

Ron Jonas

December 25, 2008

Bo Pelini and Family
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, especially at Christmas time. We are thinking of you, Carl and the rest of your family at this time.

Ron & JoAnne Jonas
Lincoln, NE

K.M.

December 25, 2008

My thought and prayers go out to your family.

Bill and Shelly Gauthier

December 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pelini family at this difficult time.

Rich & Sally Brunner

December 25, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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