Dennis P. McCabe

As the leaves begin to alter into the beautiful hues of Fall, and we begin our season of holidays and celebration, a Mass of Christian burial, for Dennis Paul McCabe, will also be celebrated.  On Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 10 a.m., Reverend Richard Murphy will preside in an Irish celebration at Saint Dominic Church for Dennis, who passed away peacefully, Monday November 5, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born May 22, 1946 in Youngstown, son of Francis and Rose (Donadee) McCabe, and he was a lifelong, south side resident.  He made his home with his brother, Francis (Diana) McCabe, and his nieces and nephews; Bridget McCabe of Warren, Francis (Anna) McCabe of Virginia, Mary (Zachary) Cook of Poland, and Robert (Ashley) McCabe of Columbus, who will forever cherish and remember the countless memories made because Dennis was in their life.  Dennis also leaves his new-found loves and joy, his great nephews; Francis “Teddy” McCabe, Jack Cook, and Gaetano “Guy” McCabe.  As Dennis lived for his nieces and nephews, he also found a new sense of life these past couple of years through his great-nephews. Besides his immediate family, Dennis also adored and leaves behind to carry on his memory his cousins; Patricia Fleming, Betse Rizzi, Cheryl Schuller, and Terry Maloney.

In between the craziness of all the sporting and school events Dennis’ nieces and nephews were involved with, with which he never missed a game, he also spent his time with books and collecting Disney memorabilia.  Dennis could often be found reading in the family’s library about his proud Irish Culture and American History.  He was a true historian at heart.  And if you knew Dennis, you knew that he enjoyed starting and building many Disney collections to leave for his nieces and nephews to enjoy

Dennis graduated from Wilson High School, class of 1964 and went on to work for Highway Heat Systems, followed by Astro-Shapes, with which he retired from.  Dennis worked for over thirty years, and spent his vacation times watching his nieces and nephews play sports

Family and friends may call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Dominic Church, located at 77 East Lucius Avenue, Youngstown. Dennis’ family is asking in lieu of flowers, donations be given to The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, whom Dennis donated to throughout his life.

Lastly, Dennis would want to remind everyone that Notre Dame will continue its battle to stay undefeated on Saturday, the 10th, against Florida State University, at 7:30 p.m.  Since many know Dennis and his family to be fanatics (to put it lightly) of their Notre Dame Fighting Irish, he DOES expect you to be tuning into the game to cheer them on, with some Irish Whiskey by your side.  We know he will be.

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