Ross Fausto

Ross Anthony Fausto, 77, of New Philadelphia, O., passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010 in Union Hospital at Dover, O., in the care of Community Hospice.

Born in Dennison, O. on December 5, 1932 to the late Joseph S. and Rosa (Pietrocolo) Fausto, he lived in the Tuscarawas County area all of his life.

Ross was a graduate of Dennison High School in the class of 1950 where he was an outstanding three-sport athlete, competing in varsity football, basketball and track. He was an All E.C.O.L. back in football and received an E.C.O.L. Honorable Mention in basketball. He also excelled at track. He extended his sports career well into his 40s, playing softball for the American Italian Club of Dennison. He grew up as a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison and was most recently a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since his move to New Philadelphia.

Ross began his career in the local clay industry by working at the former Evans Clay while still in high school, and with the exception of the years when he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he worked at the same clay plant for forty-seven years until his retirement from Superior Clay in 1995.

On October 9, 1976, Ross married Sarah L. “Sally” (Guthrie) Fausto with whom he has enjoyed nearly thirty-four years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Michael Suttle, and Lisa and Kevin Smith, all of Canton; two grandsons, Tony and Matt Suttle of Canton; sisters, Mary Poletti and Josephine “Jo” Tiebout, both of New Philadelphia; a brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Linda Fausto of Sebring, Fla.; many beloved nieces and nephews, including the children of his own siblings, Michael Poletti, Rose Martini, Patricia David, and Joey, Chris and Peggy Fausto; several great nieces and great nephews; and a special friend and caregiver, Joe Cooper.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Pat Poletti.

Mass of Christian Burial for Ross, officiated by Father Jeff Coning, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Philadelphia. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery near Dennison.

Family and friends are invited to call at the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, prior to the funeral procession leaving for Sacred Heart Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ross’ name to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas, Stark and Carroll Counties, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, OH 44622, or online at www.myhospice.org.
R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home, Inc.
(740) 922-1970
www.lindseyfh.com