John E. "Jack" Chismar Sr.

Boardman – John E. "Jack" Chismar Sr., 86, of Boardman, made his transition to his heavenly home on Tuesday afternoon, July 1, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.

Jack will always be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, loyalty and being a true gentleman. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

He was born February 3, 1939 in Youngstown, the son of William and Mary (Maurer) Chismar and was a lifelong area resident.

Jack attended Ss. Cyril & Methodius Grade School and then was a 1957 graduate from The Rayen High School. He proudly served in United States Army where he enlisted on January 17, 1962. Jack served post war overseas in Korea and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Marksmanship Medal. He was honorable discharged from the United States Army on January 6, 1964 and continued to serve his country by being in the Army Reserves being fully discharged on January 16, 1968.

Jack began his career at Star Bottling Company, followed by working as a salesman for 14 years with American General Insurance Company. He then was employed with R.L. Lipton beginning as a delivery driver and worked into a sales position retiring in 2004.

Jack was an active member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, serving as a Eucharistic minister, adult server and with the nursing home ministry. He also volunteered his time at St. Elizabeth Hospital Boardman Campus.

Jack lived life to the fullest and loved getting people to laugh by telling them jokes. He enjoyed bowling and was active in many leagues, working in his yard for hours and going on Casino bus trips where he would play games of chance, but he especially loved spending time with his family.

Jack leaves behind to hold onto his precious memories, the love of his life, his wife of over 60 years, the former Elizabeth "Betty" Naples whom he married August 1, 1964, his beloved children Lisa (Kevin) O'Brien and John Jr. (Kathy) Chismar both of Columbus, his three grandson whom he adored Jason O'Brien, Alex and Peter Chismar, two brothers Michael Chismar and Edward Chismar and a sister-in-law Joann Stolar, along with nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.

Besides his parents Jack was preceded in death by his two sisters Dorothy (Andy) Stolar and Mary Pauline Kral, brothers and sisters-in-law William (Mariann) Chismar, Joseph Chismar and Anthony (Barbara) Chismar, sisters-in-law Nancy Chismar and Janie Chismar, brother-in-law Tom Stolar.
Family and friends may pay their respects Jack on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221, Market St., Boardman.

There will be a prayer service held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:20 pm at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman, with the Rev. David Weikart as celebrant.

Entombment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, where Jack will be honored with military honors for his service to our country.

In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made in Jack's memory to Disabled American Veterans, 204 Youngstown Rd. SE, Warren, Ohio 44484..

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Jack's family.