Stephen Louis Sticco
June 18, 1927 ~ August 17, 2003
Stephen Louis Sticco, 76, of Weirton, WV, died August 17, 2003 at the Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
He was born June 18, 1927, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late John and Angelica Sticco. He was retired from Weirton Steel, where he was a millwright in the Strip Steel Department, and served as insurance director for 20 years. He was a member of the Saint Joseph the Worker Church, Knights of Columbus 3734, Sons of Italy, Four Seasons Club, a bocce team. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Lou was very proud of his Italian heritage. He enjoyed music, dancing, and spending time with his family. He was a big fan of his grandchildren’s sports and other activities.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Rose, Ann, and Maria, and a brother, August.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bella; four daughters; Maria of Pittsburgh, Lorraine Sticco Easton of Pittsburgh, Stephanie Sticco Gaich of Weirton, and Carolyn Sticco Ross of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren, Evan and Lauren Easton, Stephen Louis and Cara Gaich, Asa and Micah Ross.
Visitation will be 7-9 PM Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 12 Noon on Thursday at the Saint Joseph the Worker Church.
Interment will follow in Saint Paul Cemetery.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Maria and Family: You have my deepest sympathy. Ill keep you in my thoughts and prayers. your friend…Gerard D’Alesio
Bella, Marie and family I am so very sorry to hear of the death of Stephen. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Love, Kathy & Karl Fodor
Maria and Family: I was so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time and always. Much Love, Petro, Carrie and the Boys
Dear Mrs. Sticco and family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved one. I lost my father five months ago at the same age. We are never ready to let go but our faith tells us that they are in a better place. Fondly, Debbie Hartman Carter
Mrs. Sticco, Maria, Lorraine and familiy: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace. Dan Horvath MHS Class of 1972
Our deepest sympathy. Be assured of our prayers for your family during this sad time. Bernadette and John Ray Greco (classmate of Lorraine MHS 1972).
Dear Lorraine, Jim, Lauren and Evan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength and peace in knowing that your dad and grandfather is with God. Your neighbors and friends, Nancy, Stush and Kristina
Dear Maria, I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I know how very close you are to your family, and what a difficult time this must be for all of you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Thea
Dear Lorraine, Jim, Lauren and Evan, We are very sorry that your dad passed away. I know these times aren’t easy we’ve all lost family members and loved ones. But just know that he’s in a better place watching over all of us. I know he will be terribly missed but think about the good times you had with him. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Love Always, Your Friends Ed, Mary Jean, Meagan, Melisaa, Michelle, and Eddie
I have known Lou for quite some time and really got to know Lou when I was Grand Knight at Council 3734. He lived the spirit of a Catholic Knight and gentleman and will be missed greatly. Dom Pucci
Lou was such a nice man. We’ll miss seeing him around the Knights of Columbus. We’ll keep you in our prayers.
To my cousin Lorraine & Family: I was so saddened when I heard the news of your father’s passing. We can never be prepared for things like this. In time you will find comfort in the memories of what a wonderful relationship you had with your Dad. Please extend my sympathies to your Mother. You and your whole family is in my thoughts. Karen