Vincent Joseph Azzarello, 74, of Hopedale , Ohio passed away Sunday November 6, 2011 in his home.

He was born July 16, 1937 in Pittsburgh , PA.

Vince was a retired construction painter from Union Local 438. Vince has painted many landmark structures over the years including all the bridges in Pittsburgh , PA , and in recent years the water tower in his home town of Hopedale and Richmond . Vince was an avid fisherman who enjoyed walleye fishing on Lake Erie . He also loved hunting, but eventually gave up his rifle for a camera to film wildlife.

Vince is survived by his loving wife Edna Pauline Sterns of Hopedale; two daughters Marcia and Crystal; three stepsons, Gary , Jerry, and David Richards; and grandchildren, Jerry Richards Jr. and several more.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd. , Wintersville on Wednesday from 11 AM until the time of funeral services at 1 PM with the Reverend John Beard officiating.

Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com .