Donald C. Granato
November 22, 1935 ~ April 14, 2005
Donald C. Granato, 69, of Weirton died Thursday April 14, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center.
He was born on November 22, 1935, in Saberton, WV, the son of the late Don and Betty Thorn Granato.
Prior to his 30 years of employment at the Weirton Steel Corporation, Don drove a Sand Truck for Starvaggi Industries. Donnie became affiliated with the credit union movement in October of 1964. He served in the capacity as a volunteer member of the supervisory committee, credit committee and the Board of Directors. Don served as President/CEO of the Steel Works Community Federal Credit Union from May 14, 1984 until the time of his retirement of September 1, 1998. He was also a member of the Board of Directors during his tenure as president. Don served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He was a member of the BPOE 1801 and the Moose Lodge 688.
He survived by his wife Wanda Cumberledge Granato; a son Donald C. Granato III and his wife Kathy; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Cuprik; three grandchildren, Donald IV, Rosalie and Gina Granato all of Weirton.
Visitation will be 7-9 PM Friday at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
There will be no visitation Saturday morning at the funeral home. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy with Mass 10 AM Saturday at the Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, 425 N.4th Street, Steubenville, OH.
Interment will be held at the convenience of his family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Joseph the Worker Grade School, Park Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes and memories with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Dear, Dear Donnie’s Family – God Bless you all. Donnie was such a wonderful, kind person and we loved seeing him in Weirton and even on his Credit Union visits to FL. We want you to know a thousand miles away, Donnie will be missed because of his gentle pleasant nature. We know this is a terrible loss, but know too that Donnie would not want to be a burden or to suffer at all. He never seemed to have time or patience or being sick and every time we asked him how he was, he assured everyone he was fine. Our prayers are with you. Love Marie and Bill Rinehart
Dear Don & Kathy: So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know of my prayers and sympathy. Sincerely, Stan
Mr. and Mrs. Granato were my landlords 2001-2002. Mr. G was always kind and helpful. I know Wanda and her family will miss him very much. Now he is in Heaven having coffee with his Mom. I remember when she was at the Geriatric Center she always wanted a cup of coffee served each morning for when he came to visit. God Bless your family. “Chris”
Dear Wanda and Family So sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing…He was a good neighbor… Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family…
Dear Wanda, Don and Kathy and children: Please accept our sympathy on the passing of your husband, father and father-in-law and grandfather. We regret that prior commitments prevented us from sharing our sympathy in person. May the Lord be your peace and comfort in the days ahead. Josie (Oliver) and Sam Cekinovich