Joseph D'Alesio
February 24, 1916 ~ January 18, 2012
Joseph D'Alesio, 95, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in the Weirton Medical Center.
Born February 24, 1916 in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy, he was a son of the late Croce and Giovina DiFonzo D'Alesio.
Joseph was also preceded in death by his brothers Anthony and Guy D'Alesio, sister Victoria Suffoletta, grandson Andy D'Alesio and a great granddaughter, Gabriella.
With 45 years of service, Mr. D'Alesio retired from the Tin Mill Department of Weirton Steel. He served in the Aleutian Islands during World War II with the United States Army.
He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, WSX 25-Year Club, Knights of Columbus 3734, K of C Fourth Degree Assembly and the Sons of Italy Lodge. One of his favorite pastimes was making sausage for his family and friends, and will always be remembered for his famous quotes.
Joseph is survived by his wife Josephine Orsini D'Alesio of Weirton, whom he married December 1, 1945; sons C. William D'Alesio and his wife Sandy of Weirton, Mike D'Alesio and his wife Becky of Columbus, OH and Joseph D'Alesio and his wife Diane of Cleveland, OH; sister Maria DePanfilis of Italy; grandchildren Jason (Alene), Joe (Mandy), Julie (Nathan), David, Valarie, Brittany and Michael and nine great-grandchildren, Melanie, Nicholas, Dominic, Rocco, Vinnie, Anna Lucia, Alexandra, Adriana, and Samantha.
Friends and family will be celebrating his life on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 12 noon Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer officiating.
The Fourth Degree Assembly will stand in Honor Guard.
Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton where military services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to Weirton Madonna High School 150 Michael Avenue Weirton, WV 26062 or Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church 229 California Avenue Weirton, WV 26062
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Bill and Sandy, our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless You and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mike and Laurie Patton
Bill, Sandy & Family, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I think the longer we have them, the more we miss them. Take comfort in your cherished memories
Bill,Sandy and Family Please accept our condolences for your father,our thoughts are with you.
Dear Bill, Sandy & family, We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all, as you grieve in the coming days. With love & friendship, Mike & Janice Memory Eternal
We wish to extend our condolences to you Bill and your family on the lost of your father. You have lost a wonderful father. Although we know words offer small confort in your sorrow, we do wish to express our sincere sympathy. There is no doubt that his passing will be a great loss to all who knew him. With deepest sympathy, John & Janet Backel
Mike, I was sorry to hear of your fathers passing
Joe, Diane & Family….My deepest sympathy on your loss. May you find strength in the love of your family and in the warm embrace of friends. God Bless. dj
Bill& Sandy & Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill, Our prayers and sympathy to your family. Tony & Ruth
TO ALL THE JOSEPH D’ALESIO FAMILY, FROM THE THOMAS G. SPIRO FAMILY OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL. TO MY FRIEND PAPA D’ WITH NO DISRESPECT AS I USED TO SAY OR CALL YOU, YOU MIGHT OF BEEN A 5 FOOT 6 INCH MAN BUT IN MY EYES AND HEART YOU STOOD AS TALL AS A 60 FOOT OAK AND I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AND THAT SPECIAL BOND WE HAD. SO LONG MY FRIEND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. TOMMY
Joe and Diane, My sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Keith Esposito (AG) Fairmont, WV
Bill, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. We will keep you and him in our prayers. John & Cathie Hock
Bill, Sandy, and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
Sending Deepest sympathy for or loss. Thought & prayers with you all–From Arden Keller & family (Patty D’Alesio’s Family Mingo Jct)
Bill,Mike,Joe,and Family Deepest Sympathies on the passing of your father
Dear Bill And Family, You have our sympathy in the loss of your dad but to live to 95 and see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, wow your dad was blessed.What memoires you and your family have of a wonderful father, and grandfather. May he rest in peace with the angles. Arden, Nancy, and Jeffrey
Bill, Mike, and Joe Please accept my condolences for the passing of your father.
Bill, Mike and Jo, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Tim and Michelle Grossi
Dear Bill, Sandy, and family, Sorry to hear about your father. Please accept my condolences.
Bill, Sandy and family…so sorry to hear of the loss of your father….Becky & Art Hebb
Bill, Sandy, & Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Eric Weiler
Bill, Sandy and Family – I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a great guy with a great attitude. I will remember the times we worked together in the mill and when I would run into him at Krogers. Always a smile, a how are you doing and off he would go. He was one of the good guys and will be missed by those of us that knew him.
Dear Bill, Sandy, and family, All I can think of is a hymn from Mass; On Eagles Wings. Your Father Joe was taken from us on the Wings of Angels to his heavenly home. During these sad days take comfort that your dad is now with all the angels from our parents and classmates that has gone before us. You have Maries and my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. But, rejoice in his life in knowing he sees the face of Our Lord Jesus Christ in welcoming him home. May the Peace of Christ be with you Bill,Sandy, and your family now and forever and ever Amen.
Dear Bill, Sandy and family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I’m so sorry that I did not get a chance to go to the viewing and pay my respect to you in person. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep those precious memories close to you heart. Love to you both.
Joe, Mike and Bill So sorry to hear about Mr.D, so many great memories, I used to love just listening to him talk. I can still close my eyes and see and hear him today.My prayers to all of you.
Bill, Sandy and family our sincere sympathy to you in the passing of your father.
Bill & Sandy, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. I know you have many happy memories. Our memories keep them with us always. He was such a delight. He always reminded me of my own father. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill,Sandy,Jason,Julie and Joey: We will have you in our prayers during your time of loss. May God bless you and your Nunno Joe. Joe Ricciardi & Family
Dear D’Alesio Family, Please accept our deepest condolences to all of you. May your father and grandfather rest in eternal peace. Domenico and Gina Di Bacco and Family
Just saw your Dad`s obit on line and may he rest in peace!! Bring`s back alot of fond memories with your family growing up and what great parents you have!! Please give your mom my condolences and also to the rest of your family!!!