Johnny B. Magnone
July 14, 1960 ~ June 16, 2024
Born in:
Weirton, WV
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
John “Johnny” Bonaventura Magnone, 63, of Weirton, passed away unexpectedly from ongoing illnesses on June 16, 2024.
He was born on July 14, 1960, the youngest of three children born to Sam and Rosemary Magnone.
Johnny graduated from Weirton Madonna High School in 1978 and attended Fairmont State College. Upon returning to Weirton, he became the owner and operator of Ledo’s, a popular gathering spot for family and friends. After selling Ledo’s, he took on the role of Director of Food and Beverage at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, where he worked for a number of years until moving to Florida. He eventually moved back to Weirton to be closer to his mother and children.
Johnny will be remembered by his children, family and those that knew him as someone who was fun-loving, outgoing and kind-hearted. He loved to do the daily crossword, he never let his kids win a game of Risk and was always quick to shoot hoops and toss batting practice.
A devoted sports enthusiast, John loved watching the Atlanta Braves, a passion he inherited from his father and shared with his brother, children, and grandchildren, marking four generations of Braves fans. He also enjoyed March Madness and held season tickets for Pitt football, the Penguins and Pirates over the years.
Johnny was proud of the time he spent volunteering at the Weirton Baseball Association, where he served as President of the Association’s Board of Directors. He found immense joy in coaching tee-ball for a number of years, giving each player a nickname and sharing bubble gum with them.
He was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Church in Weirton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rosemary Magnone.
Johnny leaves behind his loving family, including his son Jared (Sarah), his daughter Kacy (Tommy) Grossi, and his cherished grandchildren Domenic, Ambrose, and Olivia. Also, his brother Tony (Theresa) Magnone, his sister and best friend Joanne (Ross) McKinlay, as well as several nieces and a nephew and the mother of his children, Susan Bucci.
Visitation will be from 3 PM until 7 PM on Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM on Friday at Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
Entombment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Johnny’s memory to the Weirton Baseball Association PO Box 2844 Weirton, WV 26062
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Services
Visitation: June 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-3219
https://www.grecohertnick.com
Mass of Christian Burial: June 21, 2024 10:00 am
Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church
229 California Avenue
Weirton, WV 26062
304-723-2054
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Johnny B. Magnone 's name.
So very sorry. He was a real spitfire. Always with a kind word to make me smile!
Deepest condolences to the Magnone family. Johnny was a very close friend of mine for years. Going back to the SHM vs St. Joe days. Memories of great times shared between great friends for more than 50 yrs. A ton of them. He will missed by all that knew him. Love you my brother! RIP
Tony and Magnone family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of Johnny. Always had great laughs with him when I’d see him. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
i am so sorry to hear this news. My prayers and sympathies to his family.
Jared, Kacy, Joanne and Tony,
So sorry to hear of Johnny’s sudden passing. So many memories from growing up together with John and your family on Mellon Street: playing baseball for Sam’s Brigade Braves, wiffle-ball in our back yards, sleeping out in the car port, Nana’s garden, playing hoops at Nichols (after Pat pulled down our basket dunking), berry picking at the Point, rooting the Braves on while sitting on Sam and Rose’s back porch listening to AM radio (and banging pots and pans when Hank Aaron hit a homer), eating Sunday dinner with your family (and then heading across the street to eat again at my house), watching John coach Pat and Devon in tee-ball and him making sure they waived at us when they reached second base, my privilege of coaching Jared in basketball, watching Kacy pitch in softball…
Thanks for the great memories and friendship, John! Miss you and love you!
Dan McCune
John so sorry to see you go. We had a million laughs over the years.RIP my good friend.
BIGGA JOE
Jared,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing.You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a fine young man. It was a pleasure to work with you in the mill.
John Saggio
My thoughts and prayers to the Magnone family,we go way back Mags,stealing signs playing Madonna baseball,living with me and Deb in south Florida to all the good times at Ledo’s.I will miss the most our harassing phone calls on our birthdays especially yours coming in a few weeks. Rest in peace my brother,my friend
So sorry to hear this news. Mags was always a good friend through 12 years of school. Lots of laughs and always had my back. Rest in peace!
My deepest sympathy to your family. Jim Hissom
Tony
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at the passing of your brother Johnny. Peace my Friend
RIP Johnny and God bless your family at this time.
May his soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. ✝️
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers 💕
Lauren Goerdt (TIRRENO)
Kacy, Jared, Tony and Joanne, so sad to hear about Johnny passing. I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. John McCune
Kacy, Jared, Tony & Joanne, so sad to hear about Johnny passing. He, Sam, Rose & you all are family to the Petrovich’s and our memories go back many years. My Mom reminded me how Johnny would walk out to the end of the driveway and yell up toward her house, “Mrs. Petrovich are you Ok? Do you need anything?” Good bless you all & you remain in our hearts & prayers. RIP Johnny
Deepest sympathies to the Magnone family and all of Johnny’s many friends 🙏
Many fond memories of playing ball with you Mags on Sam’s teams in the 60’s. Lots of laughs especially when your brother teased you about not being able to reach home from second. Your sharp wit and sarcastic tone always brought a smile to my face. Much love Mags—Frank Rocchio
To the Magnone family, So sorry to hear of John’s passing. We will miss his laugh and sense of humor. Prayers and hugs for all of you. Michael & Toni Orlando Gurskey
Living with Johnny Mags in college at Fairmont State was a very memorable time in my life thanks to Johnny Mags. He was always a good friend to me during that time of our lives. I am sorry to hear of Mags passing, he and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Yakunich
Harold and Teresa McCombs and Frank Bruno.
My sympathies to the Magnone Family…RIP Johnnie.
Tony,
My sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your brother.
Tony and the entire Magnone Family, My deepest condolences on hearing of the unexpected loss of your brother Johnny. Praying for all ❤️
So sorry for the passing of one of my classmates. Prayers for his family. Appreciate each day as if it could be your last! Live fully and love fully!
Coach Mags, Linda and I want to express our deepest sympathies. Johnny always had that infectious laugh that we’ll always remember fondly. On behalf of our family, especially Marc and Evan, our deepest and most sincere sympathies. Marc and Linda Harris
Tony, Joanne, and Magnone family,
Praying for you all on hearing of Johnny’s passing. May God bless you all in your time of grief and sadness.
Rest & Breath easy Johnnie! I am so glad that Jo and I got to see you a few weeks ago . I know you really loved the visit especially from Joanne. You are now with your mom dad & nana. Big hugs& love to the whole Magnone family .
Tony and family: I had never met your brother but my son, Drew, worked with him many years ago at the Mountaineer; would come home telling me how much he loved your brother! I am so sorry for your loss. I will definitely keep you in my prayers.
Rest well my friend. We miss seeing you at BFS.
You were a one of a kind man with the best stories and jokes.