Joseph A. Frisco
March 2, 1937 ~ November 25, 2009
Joseph A. Frisco, 72, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. Born March 2, 1937 in Steubenville, he was a son of the late Frank and Rose Ritunano Frisco.
With 38 years of service, Mr. Frisco retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Supervisor in the Strip Steel Department. He was a member of the Tri State Marine Corp., Elks 1801 and the Over The Hill Golf Gang. He served in the United States Marines.
Joseph is survived by his wife Dolores Merenda Frisco of Weirton, whom he married in 1961; sons Joseph A. Frisco and his wife Susanne of Charlotte, NC and Miguel Frisco and his wife Patsy of Morgantown, WV; daughter Danielle Burgess and her husband Joe of Mooresville, NC; brother Frank Frisco, Jr. of Weirton and beloved grandchildren Samantha, Carmen, Anthony, Andrew, Elaina, Adam, Sam and Joseph.
Friends will be received Friday from 3-5 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be celebrated at 9:30AM Saturday. Tri-State Marine Corps will stand Honor Guard Friday evening from 7 - 9PM in the funeral home. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Dolores, Danielle, Joe, Miguel and families: We are so sad in the loss of your beloved husband and dad. He was ONE GREAT GUY! We always loved his funny stories. Our sincere sympathy and our prayers, Michael & Judy
DELORES AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN OF LOSS OF MY CLASSMATE. HE WAS ALWAYS THE LIFE OF CLASS OF 55. HE ALWAYS HAD A FUNNY STORY TO TELL. WE WILL SURE MISS HIM AT THE REUNION NEXT AUG AND ALWAYS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU SINCERELY JERRY HAMILL
Dear Delores & Family, I was sorry to learn of Joe’s death. He was always such a breathe of Fresh Air & made you feel good about yourself & life. I know he will be sorely missed by his family & his many friends of which I count myself one. Delores, I regret I will be working 16 hours on Friday & all day Saturday & therefore unable to pay my respects at the funeral home or service. Sincere Sympathy, Rich Donell
Joe has been a customer and friend for over 30 years. He always was in good humor and made everyone feel happy. A couple of weeks ago, Joe and his friend Tony Yurko showed up with a loaf of rasin bread. Together with the crew of regulars at the sawmill Joe told some jokes and enjoyed the visit. We all knew Joe was ill. He never let on. We will all miss his good nature and sense of humor. Tony Pawlosky
Dear Delores and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Joe was such a special, fun-loving guy and family man. I will always appreciate how he included me and my family in so many fun events when we worked together at Weirton Steel. He will be sorely missed.
From Cove School through Weir High Joe always made you laugh. I was told several weeks ago he was very sick and in pain.His soul now flies free. He will be missed by all that knew him and he leaves a very large hole in the Class of 55.
I was very sorry to hear this news. Best wishes to the friends and family of joe in this time.
Delores, we are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. We all enjoyed being around him. Words cannot express how much sorrow we feel right now. Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend services because of holiday plans. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
Dear Delores and family, we were so sorry to read about Joe. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
Danielle, So sorry to hear about your dad. I did not get to know your dad while we were in nursing school but I’m sure he was a great man to have raised such a wonderful and caring daughter and nurse like you. my prayers are with you and your family. Michelle Sullivan Brucker
Dolores & Family, You have my sincere sympathy for the loss of Joe.I will always remember the good times we had over the years.He will be missed by all his friends. I will pray for him–he is now at peace.
I just wanted to say joe was a graet and Honorbile Man. I have a lot of good memories of Joe as a kid when he would come over to our house and at our Tri state MARINE CORPS meetings as our chef.He will defently leave alot of memories in alot of pepole.
Joe was a good friend, we were neighbors growing up. He will be missed by many of us who knew him. My prayers are with the family at this sad time. Peace Be With You, Brother. Semper Fi.
The Frisco Family, sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Always liked to kid with him and his brother Frank. Our prayers are with you all.
Joseph, Miguel, Danielle I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a good man and if memory serves a heck of a drummer. Mrs Frisco, I am sorry for the loss of your beloved. Many years have passed since I’ve seen all of you, but you all are part of my life and I think of you all often.
Dear Delores and Family…a man’s legacy is measured in the memories of friends and family he leaves behind. Joe was my Class of 55 school mate, neighbor, friend and JayCee Brother. My favorite memory is telling Joe “not to worry” (he had to sign the checks) when we were spending money we had yet to raise, to host Weirton’s first local Miss America pageant, which made him worry all the more. Joe never lost his sense of humor nor wavered in his support. Winning the WV State Miss America Pageant and going to Atlantic City helped too…A true friend and a good man. He will be greatly missed by all who experienced him in their lives. You are all in our prayers. Hopefully time and great memories will ease the pain in your hearts.
Delores, I always valued Joe as a true friend of the Gallagher family. He was always good to me and helped me in every way early in my career. You are in my prayers.
Our heart felt thoughts for you and your family during this time. I was a pleasure to have had an oppertunity to know Joe Frisco. Butch & Chris Hopkins
Dear Delores, I am sadden by Joe’s passing. He was such a wonderful, caring and great friend to Domenic and I. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Norma Chiarenza Muni
Dear Dolores and Family Joe is such a pleasant memory from my high school days. He was always a happy caring guy, and ended up with a wonderful wife and family. I know you will all be a comfort to each other during this most trying time. The memories are harder for a lost loved one especially during this time of such joy, but may God’s grace be your loving guide. Sincerely, Marie
Danielle and Family: Please accept our heartfelt sympathies with the passing of your father and grandfather. From the comments posted, it is easy to see that he was loved by all. I am sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him. Fortunately, he is in a place where he is without pain. Plus, he will now have the best seat in the house in watching Joseph play football and Carmen and Elaina play volleyball. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Margie, Joe, Cassidy, Danny, and Matt
Please accept my sympathy, he was a fine man. I was out of town and unable to pay my respects. Sincerely, Betty Jo
I am very sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family during this sad time.