Apr 14, 2021
BOARDMAN Raymond L. Greco, 91, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 8, 2021, surrounded by his cherished family.
Ray was born in Youngstown on Dec. 12, 1929, a son of the late Louis and Rosa Barone Greco. He attended The Rayen School, Kent State University, and was drafted into the Army, proudly serving in the Korean War.
He worked in commercial heating and cooling and was a member of the Sheet Metal Union Local 33. Ray was also a member of The Greater Youngstown Italian Festival committee, serving many years as president, trustee and entertainment chairman. He very proudly led the effort to bring the festival back to downtown Youngstown, where it thrives today. He was honored as The Greater Youngstown Italian Festival’s Man of the Year in 2013.