William A. Butto
October 6, 1918 ~ September 7, 2005
William A. Butto, 86, of Weirton, died Wednesday September, 7, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center.
He was born on October 6, 1918 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Antonio and Margharita Franchiotto Butto. Bill was also preceded in death by his wife Athena Leontaris Butto on November 20, 1992; his three brothers, Bruno, Romeo, and Patsy; his sister, Julia Butto.
Bill retired from the Weirton Steel Tin Mill after 45 years, where he worked in the Carton Department. He also served as a Union Steward for 25 years. During his high school days at Weir High, William played for the Carl Hamill baseball and football teams. He served his country in the Pacific Theatre in World War II. He enjoyed playing cards, was an avid golfer at the Woodview Golf Course and bowled in the Weirton Steel Leagues.
Bill was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, and the American Legion Evert Maki Post 10.
He is survived by his son, Gary and his wife Sheryl Butto of Wintersville, OH; his daughter, Leslie DeVilling and her husband Harry of Follansbee, WV; his brother, Mike Butto and his wife Rose of Weirton, WV; his two grandchildren, Melissa Soltis and her husband Ed of Follansbee, WV and Stephen Butto of Wintersville, OH; his great-granddaughter, Tessa Ann Soltis; his two step granddaughters, Angela and Nicole Loppe; and his three step great grandchildren, Zachary, Austin and Luke.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9 Pm Friday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday.
Entombment will follow with Military Services conducted by the American Legion Post 10 and VFW Honor Guard in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 1299 Pineview Drive, Suite 3, Morgantown, WV 26505.
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Gary and Family: We were very saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a kind man, and will be remembered fondly. I can still picture him walking in our back door and sitting with my dad (Fats) for hours. You are truly blessed for having him in your lives. If we can do anything for you, please let us know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Leslie: I will always remember the great memories that we had growing up with your dad. You could always count on Sunday mornings seeing your dad ride up 15th St. and know that he was going golfing. Our prayers are with you. Mark, Janeen, Noah, Evan Capriotti
Leslie and Gary, I am saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. Growing up on 15th Street was more like family than just neighbors and Bill was a special person. My heart goes out to you and your families in this sad time.
Gary and Family, Please accept our deepest condolensces concerning the passing of Mr. Butto. Not only was Bill a good friend to my dad, he was a super neighbor as well. He will be truly missed.
Gary and Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Regards, Dan Petrovich