We mourn the loss of Domenic "Dom" A. Viccari, who enriched our lives with his love, dedication, and service to the community that shall endure for generations to come.

Domenic entered this world on Dec. 14, 1932, as a gift from God and returned to God on Monday, April 11, 2022.

He was born in Ellwood City, one of 15 children.

His parents, the late Damiano "Domenic" and Brigida Lopiano Viccari, emigrated from Italy to "the great country of America."

On May 29, 1999, he married his inspiration and soulmate, Mary Ann (Fleo) Viccari. Together, they extended their immediate family to include Domenic's grandsons, Michael and Dylan Viccari, who survive their grandfather.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was stationed at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, in 1953 for basic training. He received the Army of Occupation Medal, the Germany National Defense Service Medal and Outstanding Achievement Award.

Dom was employed at the Ellwood City Ledger for more than 52 years in sales and marketing and as advertising director and promotions manager.

Concurrently, Dom served 18 years on Ellwood City Borough Council and as Ellwood City Borough Manager from 2006 to 2013.

Dom had been the recipient of many awards in his civic and professional life, including the Lawrence County Conservation Award and the David Knipe Award from the PA Newspaper Publishers.

Throughout his career, Dom fought for fairness, economic development and for fiscal and government responsibility.

During his tenure as borough manager, he helped secure millions of dollars in grant funding for community development, housing rehabilitation, business and economic development.

The accomplishments and enhancements that Dom Viccari secured for Ellwood City is too extensive to list; Dom fought for his city his entire life. He continually worked for what was best for the community and relentlessly spoke out about those who did not.

Dom was founder of "Christmas in the Park," the Ellwood City Men's Slow Pitch Softball League and the Ellwood City Girls Slow Pitch Softball League.

Dom began the first "Earth Day" celebration in Ewing Park. In 1980, Dom conducted a three-day promotion to boost businesses in downtown, which gave birth to the Arts, Crafts, Food Festival, and served as a volunteer board member for 35 years.

Through Dom's efforts, he brought the Vietnam replica of "The Moving Wall" to Ellwood City in 2009, and it is again planned for 2022.

It was easy for Dom to see the face of God in others, especially those who were shunned. He continually reached out to those in need, which motivated him to establish the "Share the Harvest" community gardens at the Holy Redeemer Ministry Food Bank.

He was a very spiritual man, who recognized that his own crosses were lightened by the Cross of Christ. He found daily quiet time for prayer and reflection from which he drew his strength, especially after the deaths of his three sons. We celebrate the lessons and selflessness that Dom modeled for us, which are his true legacy.

The number of people that regard Dom as a friend is too large to count. His loyalty was unshakable.

Dom was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Ellwood City, as well as many civic and professional organizations.

In addition to his wife, Mary Ann, Dom is survived by his grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. His siblings who survive are sisters, Rosemarie Moser of Franklin Township, Jean Cummings and Donna Rickert of Ellwood City; his brother, Donald (Sondra) Viccari of Ellwood City; and sister-in-law, Delida Viccari.

In addition to his parents and many siblings who preceded him in death, Dom also suffered the loss of his three sons, Mark A. Viccari, Michael J. Viccari and Martin W. Viccari.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Joseph A. Tomon Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Holy Redeemer Church with the Very Rev. Kris Stubna serving as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

In honor of Dom's civic contributions to the community, local McDonald's owner, Paul Sweeney, established a scholarship endowment for graduates of Lincoln and Riverside in 2014.

Memorial contributions in Domenic's name may be made to "The Domenic A. Viccari-McDonalds of Ellwood City Scholarship Fund" c/o Beaver County Foundation, Box 569, Beaver, PA 15009

Other memorial contributions may be made to The Holy Redeemer Social Services, 415 4th St., Ellwood City, or any local organization of which Dom was a member.