Philip J. D'Andrea
May 12, 1938 ~ January 30, 2008
Philip J. D'Andrea, 69, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 12, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Philip "Tippy" and Mary Galownia D'Andrea. Philip was also preceded in death by his brother Patrick "Pat" D'Andrea.
In 1999, with 41 years of service, Philip retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Feeder on the Galvanized Line. He was a member of the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and the WSX 25-Year Club. Philip was an avid fisherman and especially enjoyed fishing on Pymatuning Lake in Ohio.
Philip is survived by his wife Marlene Altomare D'Andrea of Weirton, whom he married October 11, 1958; sons Michael "Mickey" D'Andrea and his wife Candace of Toronto, OH and Robert "Bob" D'Andrea of Weirton; daughters Debbie D'Andrea of Weirton and Lori Dillon and her husband Ed of Colliers, WV and 6 grandchildren William Michael, Sheena Marie, Kendal, Ashley D'Andrea and Edward Jr. and Brandon Dillon.
Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Saturday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Larry Dorsch officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 1115, Dunbar, WV 25064.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
My condolences on the passing of your husband and father. He always presented himself as a hardworking honorable man. Lt. R. L. Elder Weir High Class of 77
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS…MAY GOD BLESS AND HOLD YOU CLOSE DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME…
Asheley, So sorry to hear of the death of your Granpa. I will say a special prayer for you. I miss you in school. Your friend. Elizabeth Board
Phil & I were good friends many years ago.A great & Honest guy,We always had a great time.Am sorry & wish my condolences to his wife & his family on losing a good husband & Father..Phil was & is a great person.
Lori and Debbie, Sorry to hear about your father. Our prayers are with you and your family. We would like to have made it to the visitation but have been under the weather. With our deepest sympathy, Kim and Kevin
Hi guys , I’m not sure if you will remember me from our Cove Valley days but , I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your lose. You will be in our prayers. Terry
Mickey,So sorry to read about the loss of your father. Memories are to cherish and will forever keep him close to your heart.
Debbie, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gilda
Debbie and Lori, I am so sorry for your loss, I understand what a difficult time this is for your family. My sister just passed away on January 14th and I’m still in shock over it.Please know I’m thinking about you both and will pray God comforts you. All our love, Janet and Renny also Chad and family
Debbie, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God comfort you during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lori and family, I was very sorry to hear about your loss. You’ll be in my prayers over the next few months as you heal.