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Jan 31, 2021
AUSTINTOWN Louis V. Italiano Sr., 88, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Jan. 24, 2021, with his loving family by his side.
Lou will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his outgoing personality and his hard work ethic and strength, along with his smile.
He was born Sept. 29, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of Vincent James and Mary Palone Italiano and was a lifelong area resident.
Lou was a 1950 graduate of Wilson High School and excelled in football, where he was a four-year letterman. Upon graduation, Lou heard the call of his country and enlisted on Feb. 13, 1951 in the United States Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis,” where he proudly served in Korea during the Korean War. Lou earned the rank of sergeant with the weapons company and received an honorable discharge Feb. 12, 1954.