Daniel J. "Danny" Diorio Jr.

Daniel Diorio Jr. Obituary Youngstown – Daniel J. "Danny" Diorio Jr., 50, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday afternoon January 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Danny will always be remembered by his family and friends for his outgoing personality, sense of humor, kindness and generosity. He was born September 16, 1973 in Youngstown, the son of Daniel J. Sr. and Jody (Calipare) Diorio and was a lifelong area resident. Danny was a 1991 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School where he was a 2-year letterman in baseball and then continued his education at Toledo University and Youngstown State University. He was employed with RL Lipton Distributing as a merchandiser along with being a bartender. Danny was a huge NASCAR fan especially of Kurt Busch and looked forward to participating in I Racing through the internet with his friends. He always loved listening to music and playing acoustic guitar and had a big interest in the United States Navy and its naval aviation program. Danny loved dogs, especially Ernie, Molly, and Abbey. Danny leaves behind to hold his memories his parents Daniel J Sr. and Jody Diorio, his Godmother and Aunt Cheryl Grischow, his Godfather and Uncle William D. (Maleen) Diorio and his aunt Donna (John) Carbon along with cousins and friends. Danny was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Joseph and Betty Calipare and paternal grandparents Daniel P and Louise Diorio. Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 10:00 am until 10:50 am in the chapel of St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman, where a Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am with Father Steve Zeigler as celebrant. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Austintown. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. Danny's family would like to thank the staff of the MICU and the SICU Unit of St. Elizabeth Main Campus, Youngstown for all the care and compassion shown to Danny and to them throughout this difficult time. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Danny's family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Daniel J. "Danny" Diorio Jr., please visit our floral store.