Dominick L. "Mingucio" Gatta, 88, of Niles, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, November 20th surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 10, 1925 in Niles, the son of Pasquale and Antoinette Toriello Gatta. Dominick retired from LTV Republic Steel in 1988 as a scarfer and operated AMVETS in McKinley Heights. Mingucio was also a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles and Bagnoli Irpino Club. He was a decorated US Army veteran of World War II. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, bocce, baking and garage sales. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn "Mickey" Mosier Gatta of Niles, his son Dominic (Charlotte) Gatta of Niles, seven daughters Pat (Butch) Gelet of Hubbard, Sandi (Gabe) Marchionte of McDonald, Gerri (George) Rohan of North Lima, Antoinette "Toni" (John) Ross II of Howland, Marilyn (Charlie) Davis of Niles, Heidi (Jim) Swift of Niles, Katrina "Tina" (Steve) Brill of Howland, three brothers Lawrence (Bertha) Gatta, Norman (Santa) Gatta, Anthony (Roz) Gatta all of Niles, a sister-in-law Connie Gatta of Niles, twenty-four grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Dominick is preceded in death by a brother Jerry Gatta and sister Rose (Geno) Aurilio. Friends may call Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the 10:30 a.m.prayer service at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, officiated by Father John-Michael Lavelle. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery, where Dominick will be honored for his military service by the Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard. Material contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown Ohio 44512. Family and friends may view this obituary, email condolences and sign the guestbook by visiting www.josephrossifuneralhome.com