Joseph A. Stabile Sr., 94, of Niles, died at 8:30AM Wednesday July 17, 2013 in the home he and his brothers built in 1958.

He was born June 6, 1919 in Niles the son of Anthony and Rose LaPolla Stabile Sr.

He was employed as a carpenter for 37 years retiring in 1982. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles where he helped build Mount Carmel Rhodes Ave School, served many years as a festival volunteer, and also helped in the renovation of Mount Carmel Church and Rectory.

He enjoyed golfing, Mountaineer Race Track Casino trips, tinkering around in various projects, and dancing.

Joseph was a United State Army Air Corp veteran of World War II having served in various locations around the world such as Egypt, Sicily, Tunisia, Normandy, and Northern France.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Lucille Calderone Stabile whom he married June 1, 1957, a son Joseph Stabile Jr. of Niles, two daughters, Joann Nori and her husband Guy Jr. of Niles, and Roseann Marsico and her husband Joseph of Vienna, a brother Anthony Stabile Jr. and his wife Pat of Niles, three sisters, Mary Jane O'Neil of Carthage, Missouri, Kathryn Tauro of Niles, Rita Gatta of Niles, and three grandchildren, Joseph Marsico, Jessica Marsico, and Thomas Marsico.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy Stabile and Robert Stabile, and a sister Corsina Yannarella.

Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30AM Friday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Services of Christian Burial will be held 11:30AM Friday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral in Niles with Fr. John-Michael Lavelle officiating.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery where Joe will be honored for his military service by The Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

The family is very appreciative of Hospice of The Valley HM Health Partners for the kind and compassionate care they provided.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.