A private memorial mass will be held for Cosmo A. Iovine, age 91, of Concord, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Twp., Ohio.

Born on September 17, 1925 in Frosolone, Italy, Mr. Iovine passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016 at Brookdale at Newell Creek in Mentor.

Cosmo retired from Diamond Shamrock in 1983 as a Plant Engineer.  He was a member of St. Gabriel Church.  He was a real people person and enjoyed spending time with his family, helping others, and always lending a hand.  In the early years at Diamond Alkali, Cosmo and his co-workers, who were like family, would help each other build homes. He also enjoyed boating, gardening, working with his hands, and making wine.

He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post 7754 in Fairport Harbor.

Cosmo is survived by his daughters, Susan (Ronald) Melaragno, Vickie Luster, and Michelle (Fergus) Bushe; grandchildren, Jonathon Luster, Fiona Bushe and Claire Bushe; sister Mary Sue (Ronald) Brence.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane (Ballard) Iovine in 2011; brother, Leonard Iovine; sister, Mayme Grasso; parents, Angelo and Mary (Colarusso) Iovine.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH  44060.