Carmen P. Desiato Jr., age 97, of Louisville, Ohio passed away following a brief illness on June 29, 2021. Born on February 26, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carmen (Camillo) and Mary (nee DeSimone) Desiato. Carmen is survived by a sister, Marie Wiese; five children, Cindy Koehler, Timothy (Mary Sue) Desiato, MD, Linda Young, Steve Desiato, and Paul (Tammy) Desiato; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He lived in the same house that he built in 1952 until a few weeks before passing. He also built houses for his parents, four of his children and local contractors. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by Helen, his wife of 66 years; a brother, Pat Desiato; brother-in-law, Don Wiese; son-in-law, Dale Koehler; son-in-law, Dennis Young; and grandson-in-law, Kevin Wagner.
During World War II, Carmen was a B-17 flight engineer and upper turret gunner. He was a member of the 398th Bomb Group based in England flying missions primarily over Germany. During his squadron’s final mission, civilians working at an armament factory in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia were notified two hours prior to the daylight raid to reduce casualties. This was the first time a pre-raid warning was broadcast.
After the war, Carmen returned to Louisville and worked at Republic Steel. He took an early retirement in 1972 and became a full-time carpenter. During his eighties, he continued to help friends with home improvement projects and to assist his wife with her craft business. He remained active into his mid-nineties in his workshop where he enjoyed building furniture and toys for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carmen was a member of VFW Post 3747 where he was well known for assisting with their finish carpentry and remodeling.
A private service was held for the family at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio after arrangements were made by Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be left at www.paqueletfalk.com/carmen-p-desiato-jr
Dr. Desiato, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Deepest sympathy to you and the entire Desiato family.
To the family,
I have known your mom and dad for many years. I loved them like they were my parents. Such a loving family and welcoming to everyone and anyone who knew them. Both Helen and Carmen will be sadly missed. My prayers for you and your family. Rest in heaven with your beautiful wife.
Steve, sorry to hear if your Dad’s passing. We are sorry for your loss.
Chuck Ley, Barb and Cathy
So sorry to hear of your Father’s passing, the neighborhood won’t be the same without him. Our prayers are with you and the family.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Cindy Koehler & all her family members. I know this is very late in letting u know how sorry I am for the loss of your wonderful father, but I’ve been going through some major health issues, i can always remember what a great smile he always greeted your mothers customers. I was blessed to be one. Don’t quite know if you remember me, my sister was Catherine Leopold that passed away on 6/4/2016, & we sat together @ the Eagles, & received our initiation on the same night. Would love to meet up with u sometime. My cell # is; 330-284-9158