Joseph A. Paolo Sr.
January 7, 1926 ~ July 14, 2007
Joseph A. Paolo Sr., 81, of Weirton passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1926 in Weirton, WV the son of the late Angelo and Angela Rocchio Paolo. His daughter Teddi Licker, grandson Justin Licker and brothers, Benny and Dominic Paolo also preceded him in death.
Joseph retired from National Steel Company in 1982. He worked in the Central Oil House as a supervisor with over thirty years of service. He was a member of the 25year club of Weirton Steel Co., and St Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weirton. He served his country during WWII in the US Navy. Joe was a grandfather whose greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren watching them play sports.
He is survived by his wife Helen Dragisich Paolo of Weirton; son Joe Paolo Jr. and his wife Andrea of Weirton, WV; grandchildren Joel and Millacent Paolo; and his brother Tony of Weirton, WV.
Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be Tuesday, 11:00AM at St Paul Catholic Church, Weirton.
Entombment will be at St Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Teddi and Justin Licker Memorial Fund, 221 Pross St, Weirton, WV 26062
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DEAR JOE, ANDI, MILLIE AND JOEL, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHIES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. YOU WILL ALL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. JIM, DEBBIE, BRADY, VANCE AND BETTS
Helen, Joe & Family Thinking of you and hoping we can pass some words of comfort to you at this sorrowful time. Joe was a wonderful man and great friend of my Dad. We have so many wonderful stories and pictures of them together. Their friendship lasted a life time. They made life better and touched many people. Time passes but memories of Joe will always remain strong. May God bless you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jerry & Maria Dresel St. James, NY
Helen and Joe, you have my deepest sympathy on your loss of husband and father.
My deepest sympathy to your family. Rachel Anderson
Joe, Andi, Millicent and Joel, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of loss. Love, Kim, Bill, Liam, Samuel, Jack, and Jay
Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that it must be hard. Just think that Joe is with God and he will make sure that he is always okay. You, Joe, and youre family are in my thoughts and prayers. ¢¾ Kristen
Tony, Marge, Anthony and Ann, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and uncle. Please know that we are thinking of you all during this time.
Mrs. Paolo, Joe & Family, I want to let you know how saddened I was to hear of Mr. Paolo’s passing. I will always remember Joe as a thoughtful and caring gentleman — a rare class act. I always enjoyed “catching up” with him after mass or at an infrequent social event. Of course, I always enjoyed his racetrack and handicapping stories. While growing up in Weirton, all the McCune boys would marvel at the many epic tales that my father (Stump, as Joe called him) told of Mr. Paolo during his Weir-Cove and Follansbee years. I truly believe that Joe was my Dad’s first hero, a larger than life figure who always remained as nice as he was accomplished. Please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Pat and Marijo McCune
Dear Mr. Paolo and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Truly, the legacies your Father has left you, have left indelible marks within your hearts. May you feel God’s presence in very special way, during this very difficult time. Respectfully, Rebecca Phillips Numbers 6:24-26
Dear Joe, Andi, Millacent and Joel, We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. Johnna, Mike, Owen and Eli
Joe, Andi and family, Tim and I would like to express our sympathies on the loss of your father. Sorry, that we were not able to express our sympathies in person due to family committments, however, know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Tim and Angela Carpini Reinard