Nick "Beans" Patrone, 93, of Niles, died Wednesday June 29 2011 at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Home in Niles.

He was born August 18, 1917 in Niles the son of Aniello and Rose Moskttine Patrone.

Nick was employed for 30 years at Niles Hardware and 20 years at Republic Steel in the Maintenance Department. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, San Felippe Neri Lodge, Niles Scope, enjoyed gardening, and an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

His wife Philomena Brutz Patrone whom he married September 17, 1938 died February 8, 2007.

He will be deeply missed by three daughters, Rose Lamanna (Nick) of Hubbard, Pat Semple (Chuck) of Niles, and Arlene Lanham (Duane) of Niles, two sisters, Jeanette Caizza (Louis) of Boardman and Isabelle Callard of Youngstown, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a son Nelson "Neil" Patrone, and four sisters, Louise Consiglio, Ann Malone, Mary Veri, and Philomena Hoffstetter.

Friends may call 8:30AM to 10AM Saturday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30AM Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles preceded by a 10AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Material Contributions can be made to Hospice of The Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44515.

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