Anthony J. Figlioli
March 11, 1921 ~ April 1, 2011
Anthony J. Figlioli, 90, of Weirton, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born March 11, 1921 in Bellaire, OH, he was a son of the late Carlo and Clementina Sabatini Figlioli. He was also preceded in death by his son Anthony C. Figlioli, brother, Frank Figlioli and sisters, Lucy Pagnanelli and Rose Jelski.
After over 40 years of service, Mr. Figlioli retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he worked as a rigger. During World War II, Tony was a staff sergeant M.P. in the United States Air Force.
When he was not working, Tony enjoyed making wine, and always looked forward to his annual family vacations, at the beach.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3734 and the Brotherhood of the Grape. He enjoyed sharing his wine with friends, family and the Holy Name Society Annual Wine Tastings.
Mr. Figlioli is survived by his wife Beatrice Kozielska Figlioli of Weirton, whom he married February 4, 1950; son Michael Figlioli of Aurora, OH; daughters Rita Christ of Weirton and Maria Grossi and her husband Rich of Paris, PA; brothers Jerry and Albert Figlioli both of Weirton; sister Mary Fazi also of Weirton; four grandchildren, Jason, Alaina Joseph and Michael, and a great grandson Angelo.
Friends will be received Saturday 6-8pm and Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10am Monday at the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church.
Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited 6 PM Sunday in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
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Dear Bea,Rita,Maria & Michael, We send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss, your husband & father. Tony was always so pleasant,he will be missed very much.We would see him at Sunday mass and at Eat n’ Park afterwards with family. Sincerely, Michael & Marlene Runkel
Dear Bea and Family: I was saddened to see that your loving husband has died. I wish to extend sympathy and heartfelt prayers to you and your family on behalf of the children of the late Stanley & Mary Jane Tuchalski. May God be your strenght and support. Love and prayers, Stas`
I am so very sorry for your loss !! My prayers go out to your entire family !! God Bless You All !
Bea, Rita, Maria, Michael, Jason, Alaina & all, My deepest condolences for your loss. I am so sorry I cannot be there with you during such a painful and difficult time. You were all so good to Tony. All my love.
Maria and Family – I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Dear Bea and family, We are so sorry to hear the passing of Tony. We will miss his smiling face after Mass, when we would come into town. He was always there to welcome us. Our Prayers are with you Rose Ann & Bill Keller
Rita and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am unable to stand in lines for the viewing and just wanted you to know that if I were able I would have been there for you Rita. It is never easy to part with someone we love! May God grant you strength and courage to face the hard days ahead. Love Mary
Dear Rita, Maria, and Mrs. Figlioli. I just happened across your fathers obituary today…I had no idea he had passed away! Going to miss seeing him at the Sacred Heart Lenten fish fry’s. My prayers to you and your family, and may God bless all of you.