Andrea Nikki Milanese

Andrea Nikki Milanese, 91, of Weirton, reposed peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Grace Cottage Assisted Living in Weirton. Born in Langeloth, PA, to parents, Angelo Gargalianos and Catherine Drosinos, she was a longtime resident of Granville, WV, near Morgantown, until 2015 when she moved to Weirton. She also lived for many years in Grafton, WV. Nikki was retired from the Monongalia Co. Board of Education, having served as a secretary for many years. She was a member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Morgantown, WV, as well as a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton. Nikki was honored to have led an Adult Ladies Bible Study group in Morgantown for many years. Nikki is survived by her two sons, Fr. Frank (Cynthia) and Rocco (Lois) Milanese, four grandchildren, Erica (Cory) Craft, Alex (Alicia) Milanese, Christopher (Ariana) Milanese and Matthew (Stacie) Milanese, 3.5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and their families. Nikki was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Joseph (June 8, 2005), five sisters, Dian Scotchell, Athena Diamond, Irene Lillikos, Mary Kontos, Pauline Morris, and by her brother Gus Gargalianos. Friends may call 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV on Friday, where a Trisagion Service will be celebrated at 7:30 pm. Additional viewing will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. at the All Saints Church, 3528 West Street, Weirton, WV, on Saturday with the funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Nikki’s son, Rev. Fr. Frank A. Milanese will officiate. The funeral service will be live-streamed from the church’s website, www.allstswwv.org Burial will be held later in Morgantown, WV. Memorial donations may be made to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street, P. O. Box 128, Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219