Robert J. Lyell Sr., 82, of Niles died 11:45pm Tuesday at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren .

Bob was born September 11, 1928 in New Orleans, LA, the son of Henry W. and Mary Frances Coulton Lyell.

A graduate of Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, he later attended Louisiana State University and also Youngstown State University.

Bob was employed at Packard Electric for 28 years before retiring in 1991.

Bob was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles, Niles Knights of Columbus Council #1681, was a member of The Monsignor Francis J. Lavery 4th Degree., Local 717, and enjoyed gardening, traveling, exercising and was a avid reader.

He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving in the 11th airborne division.

Bob will be deeply missed by his wife Connie Gioiello Lyell whom he married December 26, 1953, a son Robert J. Lyell Jr. and his wife Mary Kay of Niles, two daughters, Margaret Lyell and her husband James Slavin of Bethesda, Md., Mary Frances Lyell of Santa Cruz, CA., three grandchildren Katie Lyell, William Lyell and Patrick Lyell all of Niles, a great-grandson Ben, and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, William, John, Martin and Donald Lyell and five sisters, Margaret Ronquillo, Lucille Genna, Rita Schmidt, Kate Lee and Carmelite Lea.

Friends may call from 8:00-9:30am Saturday April 2nd at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00am Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles preceded by a 9:30am prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at Allsouls Cemetery in Bazetta. where Robert will be honored for his military service by the Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Material Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 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