Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
Apr 21, 1920 – Mar 8, 2016 (Age 95)
JOHNSONBURG - Angelo Butera, 95, of 789 First Ave., Johnsonburg, died Tuesday afternoon (March 8, 2016) at his residence after a short illness.
He was born on April 21, 1920, in Platania, Italy, a son of Luigi and Francesca Butera Butera. On Sept. 7, 1946, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, he married Marie Antoinette Paladino, who died on Nov. 16, 1983.
Mr. Butera resided in Johnsonburg since 1932. He graduated from Johnsonburg High School in 1941. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving overseas as a T-4 with the Service Battery of the 745th FA Battalion. He owned and operated Butera's Hardware Store in Johnsonburg since 1955. Mr. Butera had worked at the New York and Pennsylvania Co. for several years.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Church, where he was an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Johnsonburg Elks and VFW. He loved golfing and gardening.
Mr. Butera is survived by three sons, Edward (Yvonne) Butera of Cincinnati, Ohio, John (Therese) Butera of Dayton, Ohio, and Robert (Annette) Butera of Havertown; a daughter, Joan (Earl) Park of Johnsonburg; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Butera; and a sister, Mary Butera.
Visitation will be private. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at noon Saturday at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, with the Rev. Eric Vogt, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, St. Marys, as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Johnsonburg. Military honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg Servicemen's Detail. Detail members are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 11:15 a.m. Saturday.
Funeral arrangements under direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home, 401 Chestnut St., Johnsonburg.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the Johnsonburg Servicemen Detail.
Share your condolences at www.ferraginefuneralhome.com.
My deepest and sincere condolences to the Butera family. It was a true pleasure playing many rounds of golf with Ange and conversing with him in the store. He lived a great life. His memory will always be with us.
Herb Bohley
March 24, 2016 | Johnsonburg, PA
So sorry to hear about Ang. Loved going into the store and seeing him. He was always smiling. He will be missed.
Deepest Sympathy,
Tricia & Mark Furlong
March 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss. He was always there to help me solve a problem when I was young and needed to repair something
Tom Folino
March 11, 2016 | Wilcox, PA
Joanie, Condolences to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Tassone Wigert
Margaret Wigert
March 11, 2016 | Rhinebeck, NY
I am happy that I could call Ang my friend. Our early morning golfing was something I enjoyed very much. I will fondly hold my memories of him in my heart. My deepest sympathies.
Brian Brinkley
March 10, 2016
An incredible man, my Second Dad growing up...our deepest deepest sympathies for the great loss...Love Mary Margaret, Tom, EJ, and John, Arlington Heights ,IL
March 10, 2016
Bob, Joan, John and Ed,
I have very fond memories of your dad - both at the hardware store, and at your house when Bob and I would play together as kids. He always had such a great attitude toward life and was a joy to be around. My wife Patti and I send our deepest sympathy to your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Mark Thorwart
March 10, 2016 | State College, PA
condolences to the family Mr Butera was a a kind wonderful person who will be deeply missed I will have nothing but kind memories of him
kim solomon parana
March 10, 2016 | Wilcox, PA
A very kind and quiet man, was how I remember him... My condolences.
Scott Mehalko
March 10, 2016 | Fredericksburg, VA
