- Date Of Birth: June 11, 1933
- Date Of Death: January 25, 2021
- State: Arizona
Hugo Raymond Binder, age 87, loving husband and father, and resident of Surprise, AZ, was called home on Monday, January 25, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded by his wife, Mary Jane Binder (née Ciccarelli), mother Rose Binder (née Knuff), father Frank J. Binder, brother Frank J. Binder, Jr, sister Susan McGuire, sister Angela Williamson. Surviving Hugo are his children; Michael Beran, Christopher Binder (Chivanne), and Kimberly Lucarelli (Louis), grandsons Daniel Kitko and Evan Binder, several nieces, nephews, friends, and beloved pets, Boomer and Bandit. Hugo was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951, and entered the U.S. Navy, proudly serving on the USS Antietam. Upon his return, he attended Baldwin Wallace College before entering the steel manufacturing trades. With a fondness of cooking and Italian food, during the 60’s, he opened and managed “Hugo’s Little Italy” restaurant, and the later, “Villa Pizza”. Hugo and Mary were married for 59 years, and he was a very passionate and talented author, poet, artist, photographer, singer, animal lover, and athlete. Among other sports, he played tennis into his late years. He joyfully shared his sense of humor and interests with his family and friends. Hugo resided in Parma Ohio until 1993, when he and Mary relocated to Arizona in 1993, enjoying many years in retirement. Of all he loved in most this world, he held his love of God, his wife, and family most precious.
