John M. Yacobozzi

John M. Yacobozzi, 89, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home after a short illness. He was born July 5, 1925 in Lorain, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 66 years moving from Lorain. John served in the US Navy during WWII. John enjoyed working with and for his good friend Lester Mayer at L&M Towing and Repair for the past 25 years. He had also worked for Steele Tire, Lorain. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion, AMVETS Post #22, American Legion Post #397, VFW Post #7576, and the IAV Post 1, Lorain. John loved to be around people and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Cleora (nee Hrdlicka) Yacobozzi of Vermilion; sons, Dean (Vicki) Yacobozzi and Dale Yacobozzi both of Vermilion; grandchildren: Stacy, Mark, Lisa, Paul, and Angela; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ilario and Angeline (nee Misita) Yacobozzi and a brother, Salvatore Yacobozzi. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 4-7 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH where the Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors at 7:00 pm. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Monday, April 13 , 2015 at 9:30 am followed by a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. The Reverend Fr. Ron Brickner will officiate. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange St., Vermilion, OH 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.