Lawrence R. Prezioso, 54,of Warren passed away at 4:53PM Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio after battling complications from a stroke for 7 months.

He was born November 27, 1955 in Warren the son of Irene Dillon Prezioso and the late Joseph Prezioso

He was a 1974 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, attended Youngstown State University and employed in sales and as a manager for Sherwin Williams for 29 years.

Lawrence, who was a loving husband and father,enjoyed bowling, reading, and was an avid sports fan especially of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cavs, and Indians.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Debbie Prezioso (Langel) whom he married May 19, 1984, a son Joseph Prezioso and daughter Gina Prezioso both at home, two brothers, Joseph Prezioso of Boston, Massachusetts, and Richard (Amie) Prezioso of Niles, five sisters, Mary Lou (Ronald) Savon of Boardman, Cathy Prezioso of Niles, Susan(David) Negro of Niles, Maureen(Frank) Ridel of Canfield, Diane(Brian) Price of Boardman, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Prezioso, a brother Michael Prezioso, and a sister Nancy Prezioso Babich.

Friends may call 5 to 8 PM Friday at The Jospeh Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where The Mt. Carmel Bereavement Ministry will conduct prayers at 7:30 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30AM Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, with Fr. Larry Frient officiating, preceded by a 9 AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.