David Sciortino

Oct. 6, 1960 — July 3, 2021 (age 60)

BOARDMAN — David Sciortino, 60, unexpectedly passed away at his home Saturday (July 3).

David was born Oct. 6, 1960 in Youngstown, son of Carmen (Barney) and Marietta (DeLucia) Sciortino.

He was a graduate of Struthers High School and a proud lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

David worked as a hairstylist for Aries Salon and before that owned and operated John David Salon in Boardman.

A man of many talents, he belonged to the Pinheads Artist Collective focusing on his passion for art and airbrushing.

A fantastic cook, David thoroughly enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends with red sauce and meatballs being his specialty.

An avid landscaper and gardener, David's home and the yard was always immaculately manicured.

Mechanically inclined, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, tinkering with his MINI Cooper, restoration projects and fixing things in his garage.

His true passion was spending time with his family and he was most proud of his two beloved children. He also adored his two cats.

David will be remembered for helping others.

David is survived by his wife, Karen (Janosko) Sciortino whom he married May 8, 1993; his children, David Sciortino and Mia Sciortino; a brother, Joseph Scortino; sisters Briget (Douglas) Shields and Jennifer (Carmen) Neopolitan; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday (July 9) from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kirila Funeral Home, Inc., Struthers. A funeral service will be held Saturday (July 10) at 10:30 a.m. at Kirila Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will take place in the St. John Cemetery.

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This story was originally published July 8, 2021 at 1:17 PM with the headline "David Sciortino."