James William “Jimmy” DiNatale
72 of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Jimmy was born on July 7, 1950 to Emanuel V. and Virginia “Jean” DiNatale in Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating from Peabody High School in 1968, he went on to study cosmetology at the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. Jimmy is survived by his 3 sons, Emanuel (Kelly), James and Nicholas; his grandchildren, Kara, Emanuel Jr, and Kaitlyn; his siblings, Blaise (Dianne) DiNatale, Maria (Bob) Winklmann, Manny (Carla) DiNatale, and Jane (late Alex) Gionta. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Betty Sue “Liz” Nerone. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his Regis family and friends. Jimmy worked in cosmetology for over 50 years and in doing so, met numerous friends and traveled the world. His work industry kept him into the latest trends and he was truly young at heart. Jimmy had a passion for music and the arts, enjoyed movies, reading, frequenting the casino and scratch-offs. He always wore black clothes and proudly wore his fedora. He enjoyed spending his retirement with his talented grandchildren and his friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 3 Columbus Circle, 15th floor, New York, NY 10019.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, July 6, 2023 10:30 a.m.