henry muscara
Henry Enrico Muscara, 91, of Weirton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 8, 2004 at the Weirton Geriatric Center. He was born October 29, 1912 in Dennison, OH, a son the late Santo and Catina Lenzo Muscara. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Carmello Muscara in 1942. After 46 years of service, Henry retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a roller in the Tin Mill Department. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, Four Seasons, and Knights of Columbus #3734. He also enjoyed gardening, playing cards, traveling, and history. Henry was the beloved husband of Jennie A. (Fasolo) Muscara of Weirton, whom he married June 22, 1935 and the proud father of his children, which include two sons, Sandy R. Muscara and his wife Bertha of Valparaiso, IN and Nick M. Muscara of Weirton and one daughter, Joann Bugin and her husband Charles of Weirton. Henry's other survivors include his brother, Joseph Muscara of Weirton; two sisters, Liboria Lembo and Maria Ioppolo, both of Italy; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Friends will be received from 7-9 PM Saturday and 1-3 and 7-9 PM Sunday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where a prayer service will be held 2 PM Sunday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 9:30 AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Weirton, with Father Stephen Dube presiding. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. My deepest sympathy to all of the family. I helped Henry when he was ill few years ago. He was a very nice man. God Bless. Denise Schwab

  2. Dear Muscara’s, We want you to know that we all will miss Compare. He was a loving & gentle man who will be missed by all of us. He is in Heaven playing cards with my Dad & saying Hello to my sister, Virginia. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Compare is now in the Hands of JESUS and we shall all meet again someday. LOVE, Mike, Olivia, & Jennifer

  3. My father was truly one could describe as a wonderful person and a great man. He always put others first, whether it be family or friends, and thought of himself last. He will be missed by all who knew him. God rest his soul! Sandy Muscara

  4. I WILL MISS RICO VERY MUCH, HE WAS LIKE A BIG BROTHER TO ME.I LOVED TO HEAR HIM SING ITALIAN SONGS. HE WAS A KIND LOVING MAN AND I LOVE HIM VERY MUCH.


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