Robert J. DiGiacomo, age 75 of Canton, passed away early Thursday morning. Born in Canton to the late Michael James and Barbara (Fogel) DiGiacomo, he was preceded in death by his brother Michael DeComo. Robert was a member of Faith United Christian Church. He worked as a Stark County Sheriff Deputy for 12 years, then went back to working as a pressman. Robert retired as a pressman from the Youngstown State Vindicator, and had also been employed by the Canton Repository, Akron Beacon Journal and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He earned his Black Belt in Jujitsu from his Sensi and Paisano, Al Petrosino. Robert is survived by his wife Kendra (Mellon) DiGiacomo, children Veronica (Jason) Vahila, Robert Joseph DiGiacomo II, Dante (Paula) DiGiacomo, grandchildren Natasha (Ray) Hughes, Dominic DiGiacomo, great-grandchildren Reagan and Maddox Hughes, sister Mary Donna (Jim) Rubin, and sister-in-law Lucy DeComo. Also survived by loving in-laws Jim and Annette Mellon, brothers-in-law Craig Mellon, Kris (Terra) Mellon, sister-in-law Jan (Chris) Andrews, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. James Johns and Crossroads hospice for all their loving care, and to Pastor Chad Anderson dear friend and brother, for his unwavering love and support, and especially to Judy Dellerba for all her kindness. For those who wish, donations in Robert's name may be made to Faith United Christian Church, 3411 Richmond Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44705.

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