Joseph Anthony Tufaro

Youngstown - Joseph Anthony Tufaro, 70, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2026.

Joseph was born on April 21, 1955 to Vincent and Connie Tufaro. He was the youngest of four children.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School class of 1973 and then received from Youngstown State University a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Joseph worked as the Quality Control Manager at Fab Art Inc, Ellwood Engineer Castings, Metso Inc, and Hall Industries. He eventually started his own Non-Destructive Testing company, JAT Inspection and Testing LLC.

He married the love of his life, Mary, on August 24, 1991. The apple of his eye was his daughter, Dena, who was born on May 11, 1992.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Knights of Columbus, Sunrise Chapter #458, Niles McKinley Lodge #794, William Farr Lodge #672, and was a recipient of the Knight York Cross of Honor. He volunteered at the monthly spaghetti dinners and church festival up until his health issues arose. He loved making pasta, sauce, canning, camping, woodworking, and spending time with family. Faith was a very important part in his life which he instilled in his family. Joseph had an infectious laugh and bigger than life personality. He was excited to be an expectant grandfather.

Joseph leaves behind his beloved daughter Dena (Mark) Caughey of New Castle, Pa and they are expecting their first child and Joseph was so excited to meet his first grandchild. He also leaves a sister Patty Frease of Liberty, brother Danny (Irene) Tufaro of Poland, sister-in-law Carla Rosales, brother in-law Anthony Colantuoni both of Austintown, sister-in-law Donna Colantuoni of Hubbard, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.  

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents Vincent and Connie Tufaro, brother and sister-in-law Nick and Linda Tufaro, father and mother-in-law Armond and Rosemarie Colantuoni, brother-in-law Ronald Frease, uncles, aunts, and grandparents.

Friends and family may pay their respects on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St. Boardman.

There will be a prayer service held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the funeral home at 10:20 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown with the Very Rev. Msgr. John Zuraw J.C.L.,V.G. as celebrant.

Burial will take place at Green Haven Memorial Gardens, Canfield.

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