Giuseppe "Joe" Stelluto

Age 88, of East Sparta, passed away Sat., August 27, 2022.  He was born Jan. 25, 1934 in Biccari, Italy, a son of the late Donato and Chiara (LaNave) Stelluto, came to the United States and Massillon in 1962 and East Sparta in 1966.  When he came to America he worked for Buckeye Trophies, and for many years he has owned and operated Joe's Trophies, and for a long-time in Italy and the United States, he has made furniture.  He was a member of the Louisville Eagles and Sandy Valley Eagles #3228.  Joe also served as a volunteer fireman for the East Sparta Fire Dept.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leonardo Stelluto and two sisters, Olga Mariani and Giovanna Conte.  Joe is survived by his wife, Charlene Stelluto, with whom he would have celebrated their 56th Wedding Anniversary on Sept. 17th; one son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Natalie Stelluto; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter, Joey (Marissa) Stelluto and their daughter, Isabella, and one soon to be born, and Tanner (Paige) Stelluto; three sisters, Antonia Fatigati, Teresa (James "Sonny") Herring, and Costantina Principato, a brother-in-law, Frank Mariani, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Brother Tim Carlson and Fr. Tom Bishop officiating.  Friends may call Wed. 6-8 p.m.  Interment will be in East Sparta Cemetery.  The family wishes to thank Dr. Chester Bartram and his staff, Aultman Hospital, and Aultman Compassionate Care for the love and care they gave to Joe during his illness.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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