Obituary

Nicola Morabito
(December 6, 1923 - April 6, 2020)

Nicola F. Morabito, 96, of Huntington, went to his eternal rest on Monday, April 6, 2020 at home surrounded by family.  He was born December 6, 1923 in San Nicola D’ Adore, Italy, the son of the late Rocco G. and Maria Rosa Sollazzo Morabito. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Theresa Maria Lobaldo Morabito and three sisters.  He was a WW II Army Veteran, a member of the VFW Post 1064, American Legion Post 93 and the Local Barber Union #347.  He was a loyal member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for more than 70 years and served as Eucharistic Minister for 30 years.  He was owner and operator of Midway Barbershop in Huntington since 1948.  He is survived by his five children; Mary Rose Grant (Bill) of O’Fallon, Ill., Elizabeth Cook (Lacy) of El Segundo, Calif., Rocco Morabito (Brenda) of Huntington, Antonetta Karle (David) of Chesapeake, OH. and Constance Akerley and her son Russell of Huntington; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as countless friends and loyal customers.  Services will be private for the family with a Memorial Mass to be held at a later date.  Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary is taking care of arrangements.