John V. Germani

John V. Germani, 90, of Schenley Avenue, New Castle, died Monday, March 23, 2015 at his daughter’s residence in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. He was born June 21, 1924 in New Castle, the son of the late Rocco and Susie (DeSalvo) Germani. He was married to the late Athena ‘Tina’ (Pappas) Germani who died October 23, 2003. Mr. Germani worked for the Bricklayers Union as a bricklayer retiring after over 40 years. He then worked as a bagger at Giant Eagle, Butler Avenue for many years. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church and he loved his church and reading his bible. He was also a member of the church choir. Mr. Germani was an Army veteran of World War II serving and Germany and he enjoyed gardening and his roto-tillers. He also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by four children, Kathleen A. Dombeck and her husband Mark of New Castle, Ronald J. Germani of New Castle, Deborah L. Kosciuszko and her husband Wayne of Hermitage, and Michael J. Germani and his wife Denise of West Middlesex, and seven grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his sister Violet Germani.

Visitation will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 5 PM to 8 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 27, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph the Worker Church. Father William Siple of St. Joseph the Worker Church will be officiating. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in the Parkside Cemetery.