John Peter Chiarelli, age 73 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was born in Canton on August 27, 1951 to the late Samuel and Theresa (D'Angelo) Chiarelli. John was a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree. John spent most of his young adult life in Los Angeles California where he worked originally for Bel Air Patrol, and eventually completed acting school. He obtained his S.A.G. card and went on to scouting locations for films and became a talent agent. His stories of those times and adventures were many.

He always believed in himself and the goodness of others. John lived his religion, treating everyone with empathy and love throughout his entire life. He had a passion for food, wine and gambling, especially at the craps table and sports books in Las Vegas. Las Vegas was his ultimate happy place! He was an amazing and loving son, brother, husband, father, landlord, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who enjoyed his company.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph and Pietro Chiarelli. John is survived by his loving wife Natalie (Clark) Chiarelli, his daughter Lex Clark, and special cat MichaelAngelo.

Family and friends will be received at the Rossi Family Funeral Home on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Guardian Angels Parish at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Edward Beneleit as celebrant. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial donations, in John's name, may be made to the Stark County Humane Society or Cleveland Clinic Hospice.

ROSSI (330) 492-5830

www.rossifuneralhomeinc.com

Stark County Humane Society
P.O. Box 7077, Canton OH 44705
Tel: 1-330-453-5529
Web: http://www.starkhumane.org/Donate/Online

Cleveland Clinic Hospice
PO Box 931517, Celveland OH 44193
Tel: 1-330-430-2750
Web: https://give.ccf.org/give/338257/#!/donation/checkout