East Palestine     Matthew "Bob" Cresanto, 42, of Bacon Avenue, passed away Friday afternoon at his residence.

Bob was born December 25, 1975 in Salem, of son of John and Marjorie Cresanto, Sr. Prior to his retirement, he had been a member of the United States Army, where he served in the combat infantry, and later as a Blackhawk crew chief, and lastly as an Army recruiter.

He was a member of the Lake Mount Church of Christ, Benjamin Firestone American Legion Post 290, and had at one time a rodeo career, prior to joining the service.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Jennifer Anderson, whom he married December 30, 2017. He also leaves four brothers, John (Patti) Cresanto, Jr., Steven Michael (Roni) Cresanto, Joshua (Sherri) Cresanto, and Timothy Cresanto, and a sister, Jennifer (Eric) Shafer, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Lake Mount Church of Christ, Rogers. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the time of service and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the church. Officiating will be Jason Pancake and Jason Cole. Burial will follow in Crest Haven Memorial Gardens, New Waterford.

Arrangements were with the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home, East Palestine.

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