Tito A. Minella, 92, of Old Forge, died peacefully on Sunday at the Glenmaura Senior Living Center, Moosic.
Born May 7, 1929, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Carbone Minella. Tito was a 1946 graduate of Old Forge High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting at the University of Scranton. He entered the United States Army and served as a corporal and MP while stationed in Germany. He moved to Washington, D.C., where he pursued a career with the United States federal government as a Certified Public Accountant. Tito moved back to Old Forge to enjoy his retirement. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Glenmaura Senior Living Center, the staff of Home Instead, and the staff of Residential Hospice for their kind and compassionate care given to Tito.
Tito is survived by a sister in-law, Lillian Minella, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five sisters, Mary, Adeline and Theresa Minella, Rosina Pancotti and Angeline Galletti; and two brothers, Sandy and John Minella.
A Roman Catholic blessing service will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. by the Rev. August Ricciardi in the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. Interment will follow at the Old Forge Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects to Tito at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
To leave an online condolence or for directions, please visit the funeral home's website at ciucciofuneralhome.com.
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Sylvia, Morgan Vilchock & Family
April 11, 2022
Our Deepest and Most Heartfelt Condolences To The the Minella Family. We knew Tito well as my mom grew up next to him. He was a great man who will be Sorely Missed By All who knew him. Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With you all during this most difficult time. God Bless Tito. Very Sincerely, Sylvia, Morgan & Family.
PATTI FALER
April 10, 2022
Tito was a kind man. It was my pleasure to help care for him.
My prayers are thoughts are with the family and friends.
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