Alfred Tognocchi
November 1, 1922 ~ November 9, 2008
Alfred Tognocchi, 86, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born November 1, 1922 in Meadowbrook, WV, he was the son of the late Silvio and Genoveffa Tognocchi. His wife, Elizabeth, passed away on July 22, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Patty Kotrady, grandson Vincent Kotrady and sisters Irma and Anna Tognocchi.
With 38 years of service, Mr. Tognocchi served as caretaker for St. Paul Cemetery in Weirton. He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3734, Antonio Meucci Lodge No. 2506 of the Sons of Italy and was a member of the church bowling league.
Alfred is survived by his son Art Pollace of Lost Creek, WV; daughter Cecelia Bowyer of West Milford, WV; sisters Rina Tognocchi of Province Lucca, Italy and Geniva Fialdini of Pietrasanta, Italy; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; nephew Andrea Fialdine; niece Elisabetta Russo and two great nieces Greta and Chiara.
Friends will be received Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
To the family of Alfred Tognocchi. On behalf of the Bereavment Ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, your parish family extends their deepest sympathy to each of you. Alfred, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many blessings Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers