Joseph George Fancalski, Jr.

Joseph G. Fancalski, Jr., 82, of Weirton passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Joseph was born in Weirton, WV, the firstborn of two sons born to Joseph G. and Margaret (Uhalley) Fancalski, Sr. Joseph grew up in Weirton and graduated from Weir High School in 1955. At the age of 18, he took a job at Weirton Steel and worked there for 40 years, six years as a union steward before he retired out of the Coke Plant. On September 17, 1957, he married Constance Jean Wenzel and through the years they were blessed with two sons, two daughters, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. An easy-going guy with a great sense of humor, Joe liked to fish, golf, watch football and play pinochle. He also cherished the times watching his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sporting events. Every evening from 7 PM until 8 PM he helped solve the world’s problems with his friends at ARBY’S over a cup of coffee. Joe was a member at Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, and the 25 Year Club of Weirton Steel. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his son, Mark Joseph Fancalski on July 7, 2018, his brother, Thomas Fancalski, and his son in law, Bobby Dodd. Joe will be remembered with love by his wife, Connie Jean Wenzel Fancalski, his son, Thomas Fancalski, his daughters, Michaele Dodd, and Christina (Gregg) Hammond; his grandchildren, Jason and Danielle Henwood, Dominic and Maria Notni; and his great-grandchildren, Joshua, and Tyler Kirkpatrick. Visitation will be Thursday 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Friday at Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Fr. Tony Thurston will preside. Interment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery. Masks are required for entrance into the funeral home and church. As a courtesy to others, please try to social distance while paying your respects. Share tributes or send a hug from home at www.grecohertnick.com 304 748 3219 Joe’s family would like to thank Rhonda Quatrocchi and her caring staff of the Weirton Geriatric Center enchanted gardens for all the love and care they provided for Joe during the last five months.