tony laposta
Tony LaPosta, 89, of Weirton, died Sunday, January 13, 2002, at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1912, in Weirton, a son of the late Fred and Lucia Bellasario LaPosta. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Orlando, Herman, and Robert LaPosta; and three sisters, Vera Henry Seal, Virginia Tittle, and Florence Cioppa. Tony retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Pipefitter in the Open Hearth. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club. Tony is survived by his wife, Sue Baker LaPosta of Weirton; one son, Anthony LaPosta and his wife Patty of Weirton; two daughters, Geraldine Banketas and her husband Tom of Weirton, and Sandra Riopelle and her husband Richard of Duvall, Washington; two brothers, Arthur LaPosta of Weirton and Ernest LaPosta of Washington, PA; one sister, Ellen Cline of Aurora, CO; and two grandsons, Rico LaPosta of Seattle, Washington and Michael LaPosta of Weirton. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Rev. Dr. Frank L. Shaffer, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Colliers, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 3301 West St., Weirton, WV 26062 or W.A.A.R.S., 1305 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062. Obit/send condolences to the family at www.grecohertnick.com. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. Dear Mrs LaPosta and family. I was very sorry to hear of Mr. LaPosta`s death. My prayers are with you. Your neighbor: Emily Spencer

  2. Sue, Gerry and Tom and Anthony, So sorry to hear of your loss. To me he was always a man with a smile and devoted to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. love you all Jerry

  3. Sue & Family, My deepest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you. Lucille Gress

  4. Sorry for your loss. May the good Lord comfort you and your family during this difficult time. May God rest his soul. David & Ginny Dintini & family


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