Paul Michael Pozzi
August 4, 1951 ~ March 10, 2017
Paul Michael Pozzi, of Hampstead, NC, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
He was born in McKees Rocks, PA, on August 4, 1951, son of the late Orlando M. Pozzi and Elizabeth Drnarch Pozzi. He was also preceded in death by his brother Thomas Pozzi.
Surviving is his wife of 29 years, Mary Jane Giebell Pozzi; children, Paul Michael Pozzi, Jr. and wife Emily of PA, Starry Pleasants of WV, Warren Douglas Pleasants of Vancouver, Washington, and Holly Bell-Hoover of WV; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry Pozzi and wife Barb of Montana; and a sister, Madonna Pozzi Schultz and husband Richard of PA.
Paul attended Holy Trinity Catholic Grade School and graduated from Montour High School in 1969. He attended Career Academy and completed course of training in Radio and Television Broadcasting in 1970. He attended Allegheny Community College, majoring in Speech and Theater, and graduated with an Associates Degree in 1972. He attended Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington , NC and received an Associated Degree in Science and Technology Drafting and Design, graduating 2nd in his class with Honors.
Paul continued his education in AutoCad Architectural Desktop through the 2007 edition. He was a Project Manager Designer, Senior Draftsman, and CADD Technician. His associations included, PHI THETA KAPPA National College Honor Society, Ambassador for Cape Fear Community College, Knights of Columbus, Catholic fraternal organization for church and community charitable programs, Special Olympics Host Town Committee, Wilmington, New Hanover County Veterans Council representative for the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church Parish in Hampstead, NC.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, 26062.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, March 17, 2017, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 5718 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA, 15136.
Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 135 Gilson Avenue, Weirton, WV, 26062.
A man of devotion to Jesus and Mary
A pure love for family and friends
A soul filled with God's Love
An open heart for all, especially the least among our Brothers.
He will be most sadly missed.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Mary Jane and family, Monte and I was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband and father.Our deepest sympathies and prayer.
I’m very sorry for your loss, may the family cherish your many happy memories and find comfort in this beautiful promise at JOHN 6:40.
MaryJane and family…..so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband/father! If I would have read this earlier, I would have come to funeral home to visit with you. You have my deepest condolences of his passing so soon in your lives…..may he rest in peace