John J. "Jack" Carritz

John J. "Jack" Carritz, age 73, of Diamond passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Born July 7, 1944 in McKeesport, PA.; he was the son of Ralph and Mary A. (McGrath) Pastories. Jack grew up in Pittsburgh, entered into the U.S. Navy, and was honorably discharged in 1966. He moved to Ohio in 1991 and worked for General Motors, where he retired in 2006 after 35 years of service. Jack was a member of the American Legion Post 737 in Lake Milton. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Nancy "Eileen"; children: John J. Jr. (Angela) Carritz, Roberta L. Leguizamon, and Paul Carritz; grandchildren: Hayley, Stacy, Kathie, Paul, Sidney, Ricky, and Alex; great grandchildren: Jasmine and Ava; four sisters: Linda (Joe) Young, Barbara (Steve) Barnyk, Mary Jane (Tim) McCallan, and Pat (Jeff) Sundberg. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Jean "Murph" and Ralph, as well as an infant sister Roberta. Friends will be received at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, on Friday from 5-8PM; where services will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 10:00AM.