Nicolae Hampu

Nicolae Hampu age 84, of Alliance, died at 4:44 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 24, 1928, in Scoreiu-Sibiu Romania, to Ioan and Maria (Hampu) Hampu.
Nicolae worked as a mechanic for American Steel Foundries, retiring in 1993 and later was employed by Giant Eagle for 15 years. He was also a member of the St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church where he served as a past treasurer of the church council.
A veteran of the Romanian Army, Nicolae served from 1950-1954.
His survivors include his wife of 57 years, Leonora (Vulcu) Hampu; sons, Liviu (Otilia) Hampu of Michigan and Adrian Hampu of Alliance; four grandchildren; Jeff, Kristina, Nicholas and Kristen. He is also survived by a nephew Emilian Pampu and a niece from Romania, Mariana Muscan.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Ioan and a sister Viorica Pampu..
Services will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2012 at St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Pantelimon Stanciu officiating. Friends may call from 6-9pm Wednesday at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. A Saracusta Service with be held at 8pm. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Interment will be at Alliance City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church, 1621 S. Sawburg Rd., Alliance, Ohio 44601 or the Alliance VNA/Hospice at 885 S. Sawburg Rd., Suite 106, Alliance, Ohio, 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio 44601.