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Monday, June 15, 2015

Mr. John J. Motto

Lorain- John J. Motto, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Autumn Aegis in Lorain, OH.

He was born on July 15, 1928 in Lorain, OH where he was a lifelong resident.

John graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1946-B. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea, during the Korean War and he served as an Army cook. He was honorably discharged in 1953 after two years of service. Returning home, he worked at Fruehauf Trailer Co., he owned and operated Motto's Pizza and Spaghetti House, and in 1994 he retired from the Lorain City Health Department as an Inspector. John was a proud life member of St. Peter's Church where he served as an altar boy as a kid, helped design the Church kitchen in 1962 and ran spaghetti and calamari dinners for fundraisers. He was also a life member of the IAV Post #1 where he served on the Board of Directors, helped with fundraisers, active with the color guard and enjoyed playing cards. John was also a member of the All Nations, Sons of Italy, VFW 451, the Eagles, the Mooselodge, and Nativity Church Holy Name Society where he helped the Church run spaghetti dinner fundraisers.  

John enjoyed bowling, golfing, trips to Las Vegas and he loved to cook Italiano.  

He is survived by his devoted nephews, Anthony J. (Irene) Motto Jr. and Nicholas J. (Gail) Motto; nieces, Concetta M. Motto and Patricia L. Motto-Cromer; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lena (nee: Haught) Motto; parents, Nick and Concetta (nee: Rosso) Motto; and brother, Anthony J. (Louise) Motto Sr.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Friday, June 19, 2015 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 8:50 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, June 20, 2015 at St. Peter's Church, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH, Fr. John C. Retar, officiating. Christian entombment services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH where military honors will be performed by the IAV Post #1. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's memory to St. Peter's Church, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053.Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 12:58:01 PM

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