Anna M. Di Antonio
November 2, 1923 ~ March 4, 2013
Anna M. Di Antonio, 89, of Weirton passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born on November 2, 1923 in Sicily, Italy she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angela M. Dato. She was the wife of the late James P. Di Antonio who passed away in 1993. Anna was also preceded in death by a brother Samuel Dato and two sisters Angela DeCaria and Mary Munyas.
During World War II, Anna worked at Weirton Steel Corporation where she made gun shells for bullets. Mrs. Di Antonio also worked for many years in the men's department at Stone & Thomas Department Store in Weirton and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's Church, Christian Mothers, enjoyed working at the Lenten fish fry's, fall card parties, baking Easter bread, taking communion to the sick and was a volunteer at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Anna also enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers and cleaning her home.
Mrs. Di Antonio is survived by two sons James P. Di Antonio, Jr. (Ginnie) and Joseph A. Di Antonio (Cindy) and one daughter Lisa M. Barr (Gregory) all of Weirton; two granddaughters Ensign Gina M. Denjen and Allison R. Di Antonio.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-8 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St. Weirton. Funeral Litergy with Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 am at St. Paul Church, 140 Walnut St. Weirton. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Jim&Ginnie,Joey&Cindy, Lisa, Gina, Allison and Family: I was so sad to hear about Aunt Ann. She was a wonderful lady whom I will never forget. May your strong faith and good memories help ease your pain. With deepest sympathies, Patty, Alicia, Austin DiAntonio and Family
Lisa and Family, May God hold you close and comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy
Mrs. Diantonio was such a beautiful lady. She was always so kind to me and had a lovely smile. Hugs and prayers go out to her family and especially to Lisa, my wonderful friend for many years.
Jimmy,ginny,joe lisa and family,Im so sorry Im not able to be there tommarow.My aunt anna was always a bright spot in my life.Her love of family,good food and beautiful gardens will always be a great memory of our family.God bless youall at this time.My love always.Debbie Munyas
We are sorry to hear about your mother. She will be in our prayers. Dave & Judy Smith
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. I worked with her at Stones and thought so much of her. We had some good times and some crazy times. She was a sweet and dear friend. Love Mary Ann DiFonzo
DiAntonio family, I first met Anna during the Stone and Thomas days. She was one of my favorite associates, and our customers loved her. I feel blessed to have known Anna. prayers to all Kathy baney
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I only knew Anna over the phone, helping her with her NSS policies. She was such a sweet lady. I will miss talking to her from time to time.