Edward Esposito, Jr. 1951-2013 Edward Esposito, Jr, 61, formerly of Warren, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home in Palm Springs, of complications from COPD. Edward was born August 20, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York to Helen and Edward Esposito. He was raised in Warren and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1969. Ed was drawn to the west and the desert landscape and spent his life in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Palm Springs with his dog, Moto. He was never more than a phone call away. Ed enjoyed traveling and was looking forward to an Alaskan cruise as his next adventure. Edward is survived by his father, Edward Esposito , his sisters; Barbara (Jack) Leary, and Janet (Ed) Hazboun, his brothers; Patrick (Debbie) and Michael (Marlea) Esposito, his sister-in-law Karen Esposito, His nieces & nephews; Jessica Thomas, Anthony (Katelyn), Stephanie (Andy) Blossom, Melissa, Patrick (Kim), Bridget (Ottavio) Musumeci, Angela (Matt) Bulman, Michael, Emily, Danny Gisewhite, Rachel (Aaron) Luther, Joe (Amy) Gisewhite, Gary Bridgens, Maggie (Athey) Lutz, Alexis (Sergio) DiFranco, Edward Hazboun, Nicole Esposito, Alana (Justin) Coates, Madison, Ava, Santino, Luca, Giulia, Giuseppe, Ottavio, Giovanni, Colin, Alex, Fiona, Jonah, Elijah, Lyla, and Spencer. And his family of friends in California, Especially Robert Snyder Ed was preceded in death by his mother, Helen, his brother, Paul, and his nephews: Leonardo and Grayson Edward was our first born, our eldest brother, we loved him and will miss him for the rest of our lives. A Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call a half hour prior to the service at the church. The Reverend Thomas Eisweirth will officiate. In Lieu of flowers, Material contributions may be made in Ed's memory to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, 545 Brunstetter RD SW, Warren, Ohio 44481-9600. Arrangements where handled by the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483. Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolence's to the Yocum family.