FRANK P. GALIOTO

GALIOTO FRANK P.

Age 80, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Frank and Mary Balestrieri Galioto. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo Weir Galioto; and son, John (Andrea) Galioto. He was preceded in death by his son, Frank (surviving Melanie) Galioto. Frank is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Alyssa and Frank Galioto and Lauren and Anna Galioto; his siblings, Ann Galioto (Tony, deceased) Renda of Tamarac, Florida, Tom (Jean) Galioto of St. Augustine, Florida, Catherine (Sal) Marino of Lexington, Kentucky, Angelo Galioto of Pittsburgh; and was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Galioto (Carmen, deceased) Gemus. Frank was the son-in-law of the late John and Gertrude Weir; and brother-in-law of the late Tom (surviving Kathy) Weir and John (Eleanor) Weir. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Frank was born and lived his entire life in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Washington Trade School. He served in the United States Navy from 1960-1965 and was on the USS Lake Champlain, during its time as the recovery ship for the first manned space missions. Frank worked at Bacharach Industrial Instrument Company for 43 years until his retirement. There he met his wife, Mary Jo. They enjoyed 51 beautiful years of marriage. Frank was a warm and loving person, who never met a stranger. A devout Catholic, Frank faithfully attended Mass at St. Stanislaus and St. Joseph. His biggest passion was his family. Frank's children and siblings will miss his daily (or more frequent) telephone calls when he was known to talk about his favorite foods and sports teams. Friends will be received at BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw on Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, O'Hara Twp. on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a cancer charity of your choice.