Joseph Petrelle

Joseph Petrelle, 72 of Weirton died Saturday February 10, 2001 at his home. He was born on Friday October 19, 1928, in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Michael and Mary Ann (Bruno) Petrelle. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Chester and James V. Petrelle and 1 sister Teresa West. Joe graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a retired employee of Weirton Steel, where he worked as a structural engineer for 39 years. Joe was a member of the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, K of C 3734, where he was an active player in the Bocci League. He was a member of the Four Seasons Senior Club, 25Year Club of Weirton Steel. His wife Margaret DiFonzo Petrelle, whom he married on Saturday October 18, 1958, survives. He has 2 sons Michael J. and his wife Cindy of Fairfax, VA and Joseph and his wife Terri of Walkersville, MD. A daughter Loretta Lescallette and her husband Tim reside in Weirton; a sister, Christine Retsel of Darby, PA; 8 grandchildren, Logan, Emily, Carly Lescallette, Adam, Elizabeth Petrelle, Lindsey, David, Connor Petrelle. Visitations will be 2-4 & 7-9 PM Monday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 11 AM Tuesday at Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton, with military graveside services conducted by the American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard, VFW 2716 Firing Squad and the Tri State Marine Corp. The members of the Knights of Columbus 3734 will recite the rosary at 7 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joseph Petrelle Memorial Fund C/O Hancock County School Employees FCU 3157 Main Street Weirton, WV 26062 or to Athena’s Closet PO Box 2452 Weirton, WV 26062. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062