Ion Badescu

Ion “John” Badescu, Youngstown, Ohio

Ion was born in Prigor, Romania on September 4, 1950.  Sadly, Ion lost both of his parents by the time he was eight.  He was then raised by his Grandmother Anuta.  Ion experienced many hardships as a child, but learned strength, resourcefulness, and perseverance.  

Ion saw great success in his professional life in Romania serving as professor at a trade college as well as Mayor of his village.  He was well respected in his community for his kindness, generosity, and wisdom.   Once in the United States, he utilized his artisan skills to create extraordinary furniture.  In his spare time, Ion was an avid reader with a love of history.  He could often be found in his woodworking shop creating furniture, toys for his grandchildren, or anything his wife may need around the house.

Ion met the love of his life, Maria (Bota) Badescu in 1977 marrying her the next year.  During their 46-year marriage, they welcomed two daughters, Diana and Maria.  In search of a better life for their girls, Ion and Maria made the hard decision to leave Romania and move to America.  They arrived on March 11, 2000.  Life in America was challenging at first, but Ion worked hard and sacrificed for his family.  He purchased a home, put both of his daughters through college, and got to see them start families of their own

Ion’s faith was an important aspect of his life.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church in Youngstown. 

Preceding him in death are his Parents Pavel and Solomia Badescu, and Grandmother Anuta.  Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife Maria of Youngstown, OH, daughters Diana (Mike) Davis of Canfield, OH, Maria (Anthony) Boulos of Canfield, OH., brother-in-law Todor Bota of Youngstown, OH and sister Maria Badescu of Prigor, Romania.  His grandchildren, James and Sofia held a special place in his heart.   

Calling hours will be held at Vaschak-Kirila in Cornersburg from 4-6 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 with funeral services being held at Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am

Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home handled the arrangements for the family.

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