Charles Ballato

Charles J. “Chappy” Ballato, 88, of Weirton, died Friday, October 14, 2005 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born March 11, 1917 in Weirton, a son of the late Charles and Rosalie (Maiolino) Ballato. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rose F. (Cervi) Ballato on March 9, 1985; two brothers, Saro and Michael Ballato; and one sister, Carmela D’Alesio. Chappy retired with 52 years of service from Starvaggi Industries where he worked as a Health and Safety Director and R.E. Director. He also worked as an associate realtor for Tony P. Sellitti. Chappy served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Staff Sergeant. He played football at Wittenburg College and WVU prior to serving in WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 10, V.F.W. #2716, Knights of Columbus #3734, WVU Alumni Association, National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, and was Catholic by faith. Chappy is survived by two daughters, Charlene Recobs and her husband Robert of Montclair, NJ and Carina Joy Rogerson and her husband Craig of Philadelphia, PA; one brother, Frank Ballato and his wife Barbara of Weirton; one sister, Sarah Dickey and her husband Tom of Pittsburgh; one half-brother, Constantino Ballato of Sant Angelo DiBrolo, Italy, one half-sister, Maria Ballato of Sant Angelo DiBrolo, Italy; and 4 grandchildren, Joshua Daniel Recobs and Scott, Kristen, and Colin Rogerson. Visitation will be from 1-3 and 7-9 PM Sunday at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Burial will follow at Paris Cemetery, Paris, PA, where military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 10 and VFW Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, One St. Jude Place, Box 100, Memphis, TN 38148-0552. Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062