Howard J. Gelini
October 19, 1911 ~ November 1, 2006
Howard J. Gelini, 95, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born October 19, 1911 in Colliers, he was the son of the late Angelo C. and Bianca Amadeo Gelini. Howard was also preceded in death by his wife Virginia E. Donell Gelini on February 16, 2006; brothers Floyd, Elmo and Walter Gelini and sisters Wilma Gelini DeSantis and Dahlia Gelini.
Howard graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Engineering. He also was a University 2-Year Letterman having played in the Rose Bowl. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church. He retired from Weirton Steel where he worked on the Electrolytic Lines.
Howard’s survivors include his son Howard R. “Bud” Gelini of Oakland, CA; daughter Deya Hill of Orinda, CA; sister Ella DiBartolomeo of Weirton; four grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Church with Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer presiding. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Dear Deya, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Many years have passed but I still fondly remember visiting your home and seeing your parents. Diane
BUD AND THE GELINI FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. HE WAS MY DADS FIRST FOOTBALL CAPTAIN FOR WEIR HIGH. WHAT A GREAT GUY AND ALWAYS A WEIR HIGH FAN . HE ALWAYS HAD A STORY ABOUT COACH HAMILL. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. SINCERELY, JERRY AND CARL HAMILL JR
Dear Deya My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. It seems like yesterday that I visited with your Mom and Dad.Hope to see you soon. John
Dear Deya, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was a “cool” dad when we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To the Gelini Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
To the family of Howard Gelini It was a pleasure to be able to care of Howard. He won everyones heart that was around him. I’m sorry that I couldn’t make to the funeral or viewing but my thaughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love and Prayers Shari Colvin and Family
Deya and family, I didn’t know your Dad very well, but I remember he calling me when I was a senior in high school. I had signed to play at Pitt, but “things” (Joe Krivak!) happened to change my mind and I decided to go to Syracuse. You have my sympathy. Bill Zanieski
Bud and Deya and families, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was a Saint!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Aimee, Chris, Michael, and Bennett
Bud, Deya, and family: Sorry to hear of your dad’s death. What a nice man.He will be missed in the neighborhood.
Dear Deya, This is indeed sad news….I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know your father, I remember that he was a guiding light in your life. Sincerely, Tommi Himmel
Deya, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a nice and gentle man. It seems like only yesterday I was at your house and I would hear “Hi Trixie”. I will never forget your Mom & Dad. I know how hard it is to loose a parent. Take care. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Francie