Joseph Vannelli
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, age 93, of Penn Hills, born in Italy. Husband of the late Ida (Tamburri) Vannelli. Beloved father of Mary (Anthony) Solazzo, Paul (Mary) and the late Joseph (surviving wife Patricia) Vannelli, Jr.; grandfather of Angela McSorley amd Stacey (Steven) Shreck; great-grandfather of Quinn McSorley and Brayden Shreck; dear friend of Ida Molinaro; also survived by several nieces and nephews; brother of the late Antoinette and Anthony. Joseph was a retired automotive mechanic and a World War II Veteran, twice wounded while serving in the 45th Infantry Division.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday 2-6 p.m., and Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Wednesday at 9:30a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, his family suggests memorial contributions to UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund, 200 Lothrop Street, Forbes Tower, Suite 10072, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.