John J. “JD” DiCenso Jr.

Warren – John J. “JD” DiCenso Jr., 83, of Warren, who peacefully passed away at his residence early Monday morning, October 14, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

He was born November 6, 1940 in Warren, the son of John J. Sr. and Mary (Bufano) DiCenso and was a lifelong area resident.

JD attended Warren City Schools and graduated in 1958 from Warren G. Harding High School.

He began his career working at Copperweld Steel Manufacturing Company from 1958 until 1963 as an overhead craneman. Following his passion to help others JD started with the city of Warren as a fireman on January 1, 1964 until March 21, 1965. JD joined the Warren Police Department on August 1, 1968 as a Patrolman and worked his way through the ranks as Detective, Sergeant and retired as a Lieutenant on January 4, 1994. After his retirement, he worked at Trumbull Family Court as a Bailiff for Judge Richard James from 1996 until 2012. (JD also said this was the best job he ever had). JD also held a position at the Trumbull Eastern District Court, in Brookfield and Cortland. He was appointed as a Civil Service Commissioner serving as Vice President on May 2, 2000 up until the present date.

JD was an active member of St. Mary Church where he served as an usher for over 25 years.

JD had many passions in his life. He was an avid reader of many different types of books and loved physical fitness where he would workout 3 or 4 times a week in his gym at his home and at Global Fitness. JD enjoyed listening to Blue’s music every chance he got and most of all, he was a regular at the Mocha House every morning, with the Mocha Gang, having breakfast and enjoying laughs and the friendship of his close and new friends.

JD leaves behind “the love of his life” his wife of over 25 years Maryann whom he married on October 16, 1998, a grandson Nick Horner, three great grandchildren Tom, Michael and John Lindic, his brother Michael A. (Moselle) DiCenso, his sister Donna Jean (Robert) Stassinis along with many friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews all who loved their uncle JD. 

JD was preceded in death by his parents, a son John Daniel DiCenso, a daughter Regina (Gina) DiCenso and his granddaughter Danielle Lindic.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to JD during memorial calling hours on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE., Warren.

There will be a prayer service held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:30 am at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish - St. Mary’s Church, 232 Seneca Ave NE, Warren, with Father Edward Stafford as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John’s name to Patriot Hospice, 986 Tibbetts Wick Rd., Girard, Ohio 44420.

JD’s family would like to recognize the wonderful nursing staff at Patriot Hospice; Crystal, Heidi, Jason, Leanne and Kim along with the entire staff who were always helpful, caring and dedicated to his comfort and care.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to John’s family.

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