Anthony G. (Tony) Sistilli
September 12, 1945 ~ August 29, 2012
Anthony G. "Tony" Sistilli, 66, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Born September 12, 1945 in Steubenville, he was a son of Mary Adams Sistilli of Follansbee, WV and the late Anthony J. "Keyhole" Sistilli.
With 43 years of service, Mr. Sistilli retired from the Koppers Plant in Follansbee where he worked as an electrical engineer. He was an active member and worker of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, where he served as Eucharistic Minister and served communion to nursing homes and hospitals. He was the current President of the St. Paul Holy Name Society. Tony also was an umpire for the WV/OH Baseball Association and volleyball referee for the middle schools in West Virginia. He also served as a director for a 20 member Spring Hills Golf League.
Mr. Sistilli is survived by his wife of 17 years, Barbara Nesbitt Sistilli; son Anthony A. Sistilli and his wife Ada of Weirton; daughter Tawnya Sistilli of Wheeling, WV; brother Fred Sistilli and his wife Cathy of Follansbee; sisters Patti Retton and her husband John of Follansbee and Donna Cox and her husband Rich of Winfield, WV; step-sons Mark Thomas and his wife Kathy of Biloxi, MS and Mike Thomas of Weirton; step daughters Lorrie Kelly and her husband Garth of Virginia Beach, VA and Lisa Shubat and her husband Bill of Bellaire, OH; granddaughter Sofia Sistilli; step-grandchildren Richie, Mallory, Jordan, Taylor and Riley Jo and step great-grandchildren Abbie and Cooper.
Visitation will be held Thursday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Friday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Larry Dorsch officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Aunt Barbara and Family Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your Family. When someone you love passes you never quite get over their loss. You will always keep those special memories tucked away safely in your heart. Knowing that they are in a better place and that we will one day meet up with them again and that they will be waiting to greet us and embrace us. It sure has been a trying and tough year for all of us. You will be in our Thoughts and Prayers. Love and Blessing’s Ronnie & Jo
Our sincere sympathy to family and friends from fellow former Koppers employees. Larry and Carolyn Freeman
You have my deepest sympathies in your loss. Keep the good times in your heart.
Barb, Please accept my deepest sypmpathy. I have enjoyed many good spiritual conversations with Tony. He was a great man and I am sure the Lord will greet him with “well done good and faithful servant.” May God’s grace give you strength.
Barb and Family you are in our thoughts and prayers… I had the pleasure of getting to know Tony as we taught Family Faith to the kids on Sundays. He was the one who came to my father’s aid (George Kucan) when he lost his footing going to Holy Communion – Tony got him into a pew and made sure he was okay. I hope that you find yourself surrounded by the love you shared with him and the memories you made together – you will see him again. God Bless You and give you all the strength you need today and always.
Dear Sistilli Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Son, Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle Tony, I know he was a very special man who will be missed by many. Take comfort in all wonderful memories and know that he is living with Jesus now and that one day, you will all meet again. With sincere sympathy and friendship, Mike and Janice Memory Eternal
Our deepest sympathies to Mary and her family. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love your sister Madeline and family
Dear Barb, I am so, so sorry for your loss. It was an honor to play and sing at Tony’s funeral, but it was one of the most difficult…it’s hard to let go of such a special man. Tony devoted his heart and soul to St. Paul’s Parish and will never be forgotten. I have no doubt that he’s sitting at the feet of Jesus this very moment. Please know that you, Hunter and all of your family are covered in prayer as you grieve Tony’s absence. You are loved at St. Paul’s…don’t be afraid to lean on us for support. God bless you and may you feel His loving mercy around you always. Love and prayers, Carrie
my uncle tony was my mentor, uncle,best friend,ad the one man i look up to the most. I will miss him very much. I rember after every day of school he picked me up and took me to my nunnys house. He was there for when i was grieving when my gandfather died and now i will be there for him i know he will be with me for the rest of my life i loved him very much and he loved me it was hard to say good bye.