Robert "BO" Melewski

Robert “Bo” Melewski, 70, of Youngstown, OH passed away peacefully at his home on February 20, 2022, surrounded by his closest family.   

Bo was born on March 17, 1951, to the late Stanley and Mary Melewski in Youngstown, OH.   After graduating from South High School in 1969 he worked in the steel mills for 36 years as a locomotive and tractor mechanic.  

In 1973 he married Sandra (Sauceman) and went on to have three children, Michael, Brian, and Dennis.  

After retirement Bo spent his time working on motorcycles, tractors, and anything with an engine.  He was a long-time member of the Mahoning Valley Corvette club.  His best days were those he spent with his 6 grandchildren, who knew him as “Papa”.

Bo was predeceased by both parents Mary and Stanley Melewski, brother Richard Melewski, and son Michael Melewski.  

He is survived by his wife Sandy, sons Brian (Jennifer)Melewski, and Dennis (Carly) Melewski, Kim Dillinger (Michael), his sisters Susan Terranova, Roberta (Mike) Chop, Mary Jo Melnik, and his grandchildren Taylor, Jordan, Braeden, Kellan, Addison, and Benjamin. 

Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday February 25, 2022, at the Fox Funeral Home followed by a service at 6:00 p.m. officiated by Deacon John Terranova. Interment will be private at Lake Park Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home 4700 Market St. Boardman, Ohio 44512.

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