JOE R. SOTTOSANTI

Joe R. Sottosanti, age 89, of N. Ridgeville, passed away, Friday, May 2, 2008 at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, following a short illness.

Born in Weirton, West Virginia he was a resident of N. Ridgeville since 2006. He previously lived an Lakewood and Rocky River, where he spent most of his life. Mr. Sottosanti served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII.He was the owner and operator of Stevens Raymond Salon in Lakewood and on Play House Square for 45 years, retiring in 1984.

Surviving are many nieces and nephews including Angelo and Louie Vasi both of N. Ridgeville, Anthony Sottosanti of Westlake, Sam Sottosanti of N. Royalton, Tommy Sottosanti of Broadview Hts., Carman Sottosanti of Sanford, Fl, Greg Bauer of Rocky River, Shirley Piazza-Doss of Avon, Barbara Bauer of Cleveland, Ruth Bauer of Amherst, Rosemarie Bruno of Avon and Connie Bruno of Cleveland.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (nee Clark) Jan. 5, 2002; parents, Anthony and Carmella Sottosanti; brothers, Anthony Sottosanti and Frank Fallo; sisters, Rose Bauer, Josephine Piazza and Patrina Vasi and nephew Fred Bauer.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5 PM until time of memorial service at 6 PM at David Bogner Family Funeral Home 36625 Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville.

Private burial will take place in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice.

For more information or to send an online condolence please visit: www.davidbognerfamilyfuneralhome.com