Constantino "Tino" Scerbo, 88, passed away at 6:58PM Thursday December 22, 2011 at the residence of his son John in Chardon Ohio surrounded by his family.

He was born August 29, 1923 in Calabria Italy the son of Angelo and Serafina Montello Scerbo

Constantino was employed at General Electric Niles Glass as a furnace operator for 28 years before retiring in 1986.

He was a member of of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles and enjoyed gardening, outdoor work, wine making, swimming in the ocean, breeding and raising canaries, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

His wife Carolyn Nardo Scerbo whom he married September 6, 1952, died December 26, 2009.

The best father anyone could ask for, Constantino will be deeply missed by his three children, Gregory Scerbo and his wife Mary of Warren, Dolores Scerbo at home, and John Scerbo and his wife Jennifer of Chardon, a brother Frank Scerbo and his wife Teresa of Chicago Illinios, three sisters, Ines D'Alimonte of Amherstburg, Canada, Florence Bongiovanni of Toronto Canada, and Carmella Scalise and her husband Aldo of Clarion, Pennsylvania, and four grandchildren, Danielle, Nicholas, Joseph, and Marissa.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Joseph Scerbo, Vincent Scerbo, and Anthony Scerbo.

Calling hours are private.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30AM Tuesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles with Fr. James Korda officiating.

Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.

Material Contributions can be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Youth Ministry Scholarship Fund, 381 Robbins Ave, Niles, Ohio 44446.

Friends and family can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.