Struthers - Melvin A. Textoris, 84, formerly of Overlook Blvd in Struthers, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Maplecrest Nursing Home where he was a resident.
Mr. Textoris was born August 3, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Danus Textoris.
He was a 1943 graduate of Chaney High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Radioman second class. Mr. Textoris worked as a design engineer and director of research and development at the Chagrin Falls branch for General Fireproofing, retiring in 1982. After retirement, he continued to work as a consultant for the Dray Company in Warren, the Gasser Chair Company in Liberty, and the former Quality Upholstery in Youngstown.
He was passionate about many things, but music was a large part of his life. Playing locally, from the age of 13, for more than twenty years, his main instruments were clarinet, saxophone, and guitar. He also enjoyed golf, and bowling and was an avid fan of area high school and college football. He and his wife were loyal supporters by their attendance at the many musical concerts and fine arts events presented by the College of Fine & Performing Arts at Youngstown State University.
He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown and served as past president of the church's council. Mr. Textoris was also a member of the Wick Lodge No. 0481 Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio.
He leaves his wife of 60 years, the former Marion Brosko, whom he married June 4, 1949; his daughter, Karen (Joseph) Edwards of Poland; son, Melvin C. Textoris of Struthers; sister, Marjorie Tomo of Youngstown; grandson, Justin Joseph Edwards of Poland; and two nieces, Deborah (Ernest) Camodeca of Ashtabula and Susan (Ted) Perkins of Austintown.
A private memorial will be held by the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers.
The family requests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions in Mr. Textoris's name to The Friends of Music Association, Dana School of Music, YSU, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555 where an Edwards/Textoris Scholarship Fund will be created.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Sunrise Assisted Living and Maplecrest Nursing Home for their kind and attentive care of Mr. Textoris.