frank ballato, sr.
Frank E. Ballato, Sr., 87, of Weirton passed away Saturday August 11, 2012, at the Weirton Medical Center. Born on December 2, 1924, in Weirton, Frank was a son of the late Charles and Rosalie Maiolino Ballato. He was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean (Glasure) Ballato, whom he married on August 17, 1952; and three brothers, Saro, Michael and Charles "Chappy" Ballato;a sister, Carmela D'Alesio and a grandson, Justin Ballato. After 48 years of service, Frank retired as a coal inspector from Starvaggi Industries. He was a member of Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church, ISDA Weirtonian Lodge 183, K of C 3734, and the Teamster's Union Local 428. In his free time Frank enjoyed walking in the woods and picking mushrooms and berries. He is survived by his three sons, Frank E. (Sandra) Ballato, Jr., Jeffrey Ballato, Sr. and Danny Ballato all of Weirton, WV; a sister, Sarah (Tom) Dickey of Pittsburgh, PA; a half brother, Constantino Ballato and a half sister Maria Ballato both of Saint Angelo DiBrolo, Italy; four grandchildren, Angela (Ballato) Allenspach, Frank Ballato, III, Jeffrey Ballato, Jr. and Danielle Ballato; four great grandchildren, Tyler Allenspach, Frank Ballato, IV, Brayden and Parker Ballato. Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home,, 3219 Main Street Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Rev. Fr. Larry Dorsch will preside. Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church 140 Walnut Street Weirton, WV 26062.

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  1. Frank, Jeff, and Danny: I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad always treated everyone with a kind word,and respect. He always wanted to feed everyone that came to visit. We will miss him. He is now back with your mom and out of pain. God bless you and yours as you go through the next few days. Love, Donald and Sheila Glasure

  2. WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER TERRACE HEIGHTS FATHER. YOU BOYS KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. YOUR MOM AND DAD WAS FANTASTIC AND WAS ALWAYS SO GOOD TO US “KIDS” YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND I KNOW HE IS WITH BARBARA AND ALL THOSE HE LOVED. GOD BLESS AND KNOW HE IS WATCHING OVER YOU

  3. Our hearts ache with you all.We loved my godfather very much and we will miss him. He is with Aunt Barb again we firmly believe.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you all, cugino Peppi, Michaela e la famiglia.

  4. Remembering Frank always brings a smile to my face. I played organ at St.Paul’s on Sundays, and when I played at 8am, Frank was kind enough to give me a ride. He had such a wonderful personality! May he rest in peace, and my prayers are with you.

  5. Dear Ballato Family, We have lost another Terrace Heights neighbor. Always loved talking to Frank on his walks around the neighborhood. He and Ralph would talk forever about mushroom picking and hiking in the woods. May the happy memories help you through this difficult time. Your dad is with your mom and they are watching over all of you. God Bless

  6. To my Uncle and Godfather, Frank: I love you so very much. You are in God’s loving arms now, and with Barbara and my mom & dad. . . Love and prayers for all of the family. I love you very much. God bless. . .

  7. Frankie, Jeff & Danny I am sorry about the loss of your Dad, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Terrace Heights was such a special place growing up, it brings back so many good memeories for me of your Dad and your family.

  8. To the entire Ballato family I want to extend my deepest condolences. What fond memories spent with your family I will always cherish in my heart forever. Uncle Frank was a ROCK in everyone’s eyes as far as I’m concerned. He will be always remembered. His direct way has always stayed with me and the advice he gave me has never been forgotten. He always praised for good and kept my head up when times weren’t so good. I’m sorry that I couldn’t be there in person, but I’m there in my heart and thought. Everyone has lost a great man, uncle and father. God Bless All. Love Deno Biondillo and Teresa Chandler Ortiz

  9. Dear Frankie, Jeff & Danny, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I loved him like a dad. I am sorry I could not make it to the services. I am working out of town. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless You!!

  10. Uncle Frank’s timeless advice, inimitable voice, and his love, shall be with us forever. My love and deep sympathy goes out to Frankie, Jeff, Danny and all the family. As my sister indicated, he is now reunited with Aunt Barbara, and our mom and dad. I imagine them smiling together, and perhaps dancing once again, as they did long ago…

  11. Dear Ballato Family, I was so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. I have so many memories of Frank with my Grandpap Musick—they loved picking mushrooms together ! He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


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