[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5150]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF NICHOLAS MARIOTTI JR.

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2013

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Nicholas Mariotti Jr., 72, who passed away April 7, 2013, at his 
residence in Niles. Nick was born Feb. 18, 1941, in Youngstown, the son 
of Nicholas Sr. and Mary Levero Mariotti.
   Nick was a 1959 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He worked at 
US Steel for 22 years in the inspection department and later at Taylor 
Steel in Warren for 18 years as a splitter before retiring in 2003.
   Nick was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in Niles, Niles 
Frontliners and Rebounders and enjoyed sports, casino trips and most of 
all spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
   On a personal level, he was Coach Mariotti to me. He was my first 
football coach and he taught me how to run the option play in 5th grade 
flag football. Under his leadership, our team went on to win the 
championship game--something I'll always cherish and remember.
   Nick was a father in the best sense of the word. His son, Nicky 
(Gumsy), was one of my best friends growing up. I fondly remember Mr. 
Mariotti taking us to amusement parks, festivals or sporting events. He 
was always available to make sure we had a fun and active childhood. He 
never missed a game for any of his children. He was warm, caring and 
always quietly supportive of his kids, saving any comments or 
suggestions for private.
   He will be deeply missed by his wife, Sandra Stull Mariotti, whom he 
married Aug. 4, 1962; a son, Nicholas G. (Nicholle) Mariotti of 
Leesburg, Va.; two daughters, Lisa (Michael) Sypert of Mount Juliet, 
Tenn., and Laurie (Scott) Paden of Niles; brother, Anthony (Kristine) 
Mariotti of Niles; sister, Marlene Mariotti of Niles; and seven 
grandchildren, Alyssa, Ariana, Alec and Andrew Sypert, Scott and Kyle 
Paden and Sophia Mariotti.
   To some, Nick will be remembered as a friend, colleague or coach. To 
others, he will be remembered as father and grandfather who left behind 
a lasting legacy. To his family, Nick will always be remembered as a 
loving husband, devoted father to his children, and as a proud 
grandfather. I will always remember him as someone who always stepped 
up to help in whatever way was needed. His contributions to this 
community will not be forgotten.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pride to honor the life of Nicholas Mariotti Jr. I extend my most 
sincere condolences to Nick's wife, Sandy, his son Gumsy, daughters 
Lisa and Laurie, grandchildren, and the entire Mariotti family.

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