Brian Anthony Desalvo

Brian Anthony DeSalvo, 55, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born on May 27, 1967, in Youngstown, Ohio the only son of Eugene E. and JoAnn M. (Mascarella) DeSalvo. A 1985 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Brian continued his education at Youngstown State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Business and Advertising. Brian was a standout baseball pitcher during high school playing Class B ball for Astro Shapes. A man of simple pleasures he found beauty in writing songs and playing the guitar. A jokester by nature he was admired for his strength and described by friends as a terrific baseball player and talented artist, with a keen sense of humor and enormous spirit.

He will be deeply missed by his mother JoAnn, sister Diane (Robert) Spalding, nieces Natalie, Briana, Sarah and Julia, uncles and aunts John (Shirl) Mascarella and Ronald (Donna) Mascarella, extended family, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, two uncles John and Anthony DeSalvo and three aunts Lena Robison, Helen Kit and Mary Pasquinelli.  Visitation will be held Sunday January 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Avenue followed by a 1:00 P.M. funeral service. To leave condolences to the family please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com