John J. Aquisto, Jr.

New Middletown - John J. Aquisto, Jr., 62, died Friday, December 4, 2020 after a short illness at Mercy Health in Boardman.

John was born February 27, 1958 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Grace (Speerbrecher) Aquisto, Sr.

A lifelong area resident, John was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. John worked as a painter and fabricator for the majority of his career, working most recently for Allied Erecting and Dismantling, until this past January.

John's happy place was tinkering in his garage. He had a love of cars and enjoyed operating his own business Automotive Solutions at his home for many years. He also enjoyed drag racing at Youngstown Drag City. More than anything, he enjoyed being "Papa" to his four grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife, the former Teresa E. Stanislaw, whom he married June 29, 1976; two sons, John J. (Beth) Aquisto, III of North Lima and Nick (Jessie) Aquisto of Sitka, Alaska; sister, Roseann Aquisto of Florida; and his four grandchildren, Taylor and Kamron and Rileigh and Nicholas.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 5-6:45 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main St., Poland, where a memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.  Guests, whose health allows, are kindly asked to wear a mask, follow the 6-foot rule, and do not linger if you are not staying for the service.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send memories and online condolences to the family.