Charles (Chuck) A. Lombardo Sr., 80, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 23, 2023 at UPMC Jameson.
Born on July 27,1942 in New Castle Chuck was the son of the late Domenick Lombardo and Angeline McIltrot Lombardo.
His life passion was all about cars especially classic and street rods. Chuck owned and operated California Street Rods Corporation since the the 1960’s. He built high quality street rods and classic cars most notably for ZZ TOP rock group and TV personality Jay Leno.
He also was The Founder and President of Back to the 50’s Inc. The local car show and production which was held in New Castle for 37 years.
Chuck was a Board Member of SEMA and was inducted into The Street Rods Hall of Fame & was named Industry Man of The Year by The National Street Rod Association.
Chuck is survived by his children, Tamra Lombardo (Edward Holsinger) of New Castle, Chuck Lombardo Jr. (Dawn) and Marci Lombardo both of Irvine California. A sister Carole Defiore (Fred) of Hubbard, Ohio. Four grandchildren Alexandra Marshall (Billy Sacco), Lorenzo Lombardo, Massimo Lombardo, and Paolo Lombardo.
In addition to his parents, Chuck was proceeded in death by a granddaughter Christina Marshall.
Family will receive friends on Friday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St.