Phillip Michael Trella
May 26, 1915 ~ June 27, 2004
Phillip Michael Trella, 89, of Weirton, died Sunday, June 27, 2004. He was born May 26, 1915 in Weirton, a son of the late Michael Trella and Anna (Palochik) Trella. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Grace “Cre” Trella on October 2, 2000, whom he married on May 22, 1943, and by his four brothers.
Phillip retired from the Plant Security Department of Weirton Steel. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, St. Joseph Holy Name Society, V.F.W. Post 2716, and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club. Phillip served in the Pacific as an Artillery Captain in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Mr. Trella is survived by his son, Phillip Trella, Jr. of Nashville, TN; daughter, Mary Jo Wasierski of Columbus, OH; four grandchildren, Melissa Schlagheck, Beth Ann Miller, Jamie Wasierski, and Dana Katherine Trella; and five great grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 7-9 PM Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Tuesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where Prayer Services will be held 3:30 PM Tuesday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Weirton with Rev. Fr. Stephen Dube presiding. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton with Military Services conducted by the Evert Maki American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard and the V.F.W. Post 2716 Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph the Worker Building Fund, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Phil, My deepest sympathy from Sharon and me on the loss of your father. The loss, even when anticipated, cannot be prepared for. The mantle has now been passed in your family. May you find strength and courage to carry on.
Phil, we share your sorrow in the loss of your father. He certainly lived a full and blessed life; he will be missed. Wish we could be there with you. Ken and Sue
Phil – I regret that you have lost your great friend. While your dad can not be replaced, you can be comforted by knowing that he was proud of you and that your life gave him much happiness! Pat and I offer our deepest sympathy!
Phillip — we were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of your father and send our deepest condolances. Nothing can replace your dad, I know that first hand, but I hope you can take solace in the many pleasant memories that you have had together. You will cherish them forever. Our hearts and prayers are with you my friend. God Bless. Most Sincerely, keith & judy
Dear Phillip & Mary Jo, Sincere condolenses go to you and your family. I haven’t seen your father in many years but my memories are very distinct. He was always so supportive of his children and so very kind to me on the occasions we met. How wonderful to have had your father with you for 89 years and how proud you must be of his dedication to you and family. I just heard the news of his death this evening. Since then I have been trying to see a way to come to his memorial. If it works out that I cannot make it please know that you are both in my heart and on my mind as your father is layed to rest. Love Donne Greco Paine
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss to the Trella family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am very sorry to hear about your great loss. Please accept our condolences to you and the Trella family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John & Becky Stone
Dearest Phil, Know that we are with you in thought and in spirit. Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Whenever you spoke of your father it was always with a smile. I know you will continue to smile whenever you think or speak of him. I’m sure he has been an inspiration to you all of your life and that won’t end now. He was certainly very proud of you, that was obvious when we met him in 2001 at the racetrack in WV. We hope your fond memories of him will sustain you during the difficult moments and for a lifetime. God Bless you and your sister, we love you Phil. Jeanette & Don
Dear Philip, Jane and I wish we could be there with you at this time. Your Dad was one of my favorites, God Bless Your Father and Your family. Jeff & Jane Ticich
You have our deepest and most sincere sympathy. Our prayers continue for you and your family.
Dear Phil & Mary Jo, I do hope you will remember me. We lived on Avenue C, North Weirton. My mom was Wilma Morgan and dad, Frank Morgan. I have a sister, Judy, who also lives in Weirton. You have our deepest sympathy and I am sorry I found out too late to come to the funeral home. If you ever get a chance, just e-mail me about your families. Your parents were angels and treated us so good. I sign off for now. Again, I’m sorry. Sally Morgan Starko.