Thomas J. Hosa Sr. 1937-2019
NILES — Thomas J. Hosa Sr., 82, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at his residence, following complications from a recent fall.
He was born Oct. 22, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of John and Alice Hosa.
He was employed as a toolmaker for Packard Electric, retiring after 30 years of service. He also was the founder and former owner of Quality Tool Grinding Service.
Tom was a member of St. Stephen Church and enjoyed world travel, visiting casinos and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Tom is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Rohrer Hosa; two daughters, Elizabeth (Jeff) Olszewski of Warren and Sue Coppola of Howland; two sons, Thomas James (Jennifer) Hosa Jr. of Bedford, Texas, and John Scott (Connie) Hosa of West Chester; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John “Jack” Hosa; a sister, Rosemary Cordova; and one grandchild.
Calling hours are 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at St. Stephen Church, Niles. A 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will follow at the church, with the Rev. James Korda celebrating.
Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. Visit www.holetonyuhasz.com to view this tribute and share condolences with the family.
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