Longtime veteran of the tire industry Carl J. Fino, 81, passed away in his sleep last Feb. 4., in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, Pa.
Fino was born in Hanover Township, Pa., on July 1, 1933. He graduated G.A.R. Memorial High School in 1951 and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., in 1955.
Fino served his county in the United States Navy, was president in the Kiwanis Club of Williamsport, Pa., and served as a school board member of the Loyalsock School District.
He held management positions with several tire manufacturers including Semperit Tire and General Tire. Most recently, he was senior manager of sales and operations with Giti Tire (USA) Inc. He retired in 2006.
Funeral services will be held on Feb. 9 at Our Lady of Hope Parish, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Donations can be made in his memory to 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.