Dominic J Albanese

Dominic J Albanese obituary, Girard, OH

Dominic J Albanese

Dominic Albanese Obituary

Visit the Blackstone Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Dominic J. Albanese, 83, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Hospice House in Poland. 

Dominic was born March 27,1942 in Pennsylvania, the son of Anthony and Alvena (Costello) Albanese.

 Dominic was a graduate of Youngstown State University where he had earned his Bachelor's Degree. He had worked for Copperweld Steel for 28 years as a metallurgist before retiring.

He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Canfield.

 He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol while in high school, and a former member of the board for Fairhaven School. He was a huge, avid football fan for Youngstown State University, and loved to bird watch as a hobby. Dominic also was formerly in an archery club and had his pilot's license, which he did for his own enjoyment. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Susan J. (Hodgekiss) Albanese, whom he married October 22, 2000; his children, Mary (Alan) Leo of Austintown, Debra Ann Albanese of Denver, N.C., Anthony Albanese of Austintown, Dana Albanese of Denver N.C., and Chrissy (Matthew) Saraceno of Denver N.C.; Sisters; Stefanie Ross, Carol O'Neil and Carmel Yakell; brother, Joe Albanese, five grandchildren and one great-grandson. 

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Steve and Anthony "Junior" Albanese.

Visitation for Dominic will be held on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, from 12:00PM to 1:00PM, with a funeral service to follow at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please donate to your favorite charity.



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672 Churchill Rd, Girard, OH 44420

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